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. 2012 Aug 30;41(1):140–156. doi: 10.1183/09031936.00070812

Table 5– Outcomes of contact investigation studies in congregate settings in high-income countries.

Frist author [ref.] Country Location of contact Contacts tested Prevalence of active TB % Prevalence of LTBI %
Gaensbauer [149] Ireland Child care centre 268 6.7 NA
Lofy [169] USA Homeless facilities 425 3.1 23.3
Marienau [164] USA Aeroplane flight 861 0 24
Conover [221] USA Methadone clinic 393 NA 22.3
Centers for Disease Control [226] USA Clubs with exotic dancers 344 NA 29.8
Davidow [166] USA Workplaces 724 0.2 22.0

Data are presented as n, unless otherwise stated. TB: tuberculosis; LTBI: latent tuberculosis infection; NA: not available.