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J Clotet

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PubMed1991

[Tuberculous infection in schoolchildren of Les Borges Blanques].

The results of the study carried out with tuberculin skin test in primary school students from Les Borges Blanques are reported, so as to characterize the epidemiologic pattern of tuberculosis in this community. The overall prevalence of tuberculous infection was 3.6%. A 27.27% of the vaccinated and 2.32% of the nonvaccinated population, respectively, had a positive reaction. The prevalence of individuals vaccinated with BCG was 5.18%. The influence of vaccination on the PPD result was apparent. The incidence rates, excepting the 1981 cohort where it was 0, ranged from 0.61 (1976 cohort) and 1.01 (1978 cohort). The calculated RAI was 0.35%, with a yearly decline of infection of 29%. We emphasize the low yield of the investigation of contacts. Forty-three people living with 11 converters were investigated. No instance of active infection was found and only four of them were candidates to chemoprophylaxis.

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PubMed1991

[Yield of health exam in a rural school population].

The yield of the health status examination and associated factors in schoolchildren was assessed in the Primary Health Care center at Les Borges Blanques (Lérida), by means of the detection of abnormalities unknown by the parents receiving treatment. A self-administered questionnaire before the examination permitted to identify the already known abnormalities. Subsequently, a personal interview evaluated the follow-up. A total of 252 schoolchildren were evaluated, and 327 abnormalities were detected; 111 of these were unknown to the parents (33.94%); less than one half (48) presented for confirmation of the diagnosis. The diagnosis was confirmed in 44, treatment being prescribed in 36. In 33 schoolchildren (13.09%) the examination could have been useful. The observed low yield may be accounted for by the small rate of families that present for confirmation of the diagnosis. The personal communication of the diagnosis to the parents and the follow-up of cases might improve the yield.

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