Extract
In 2018, 806 tuberculosis (TB) patients were notified in the Netherlands, which was the second lowest number recorded since notification became mandatory in 1980; only 2017 had fewer notified cases (n=783) [1]. In this century, TB notification rates in the Netherlands declined by 50%, from 9.3 patients per 100 000 population in 2001 (1492 patients) to 4.7 per 100 000 in 2018. In 2018, 77% of the TB patients were born outside the Netherlands.
Abstract
Screening all prisoners in low-incidence countries is not effective. Screening data can help to direct screening activities. Continuity of tuberculosis treatment and care is a major concern in prisoners after their release from prison. http://bit.ly/2rzn5l8
Footnotes
Conflict of interest: G. de Vries has nothing to disclose.
Conflict of interest: S. Commandeur has nothing to disclose.
Conflict of interest: C. Erkens has nothing to disclose.
Conflict of interest: W. Haddad has nothing to disclose.
Conflict of interest: N. Jansen has nothing to disclose.
Conflict of interest: P. Kouw has nothing to disclose.
Conflict of interest: M. Kamphorst-Roemer has nothing to disclose.
- Received November 14, 2019.
- Accepted December 9, 2019.
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