The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease : the official journal of the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
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Int. J. Tuberc. Lung Dis. · Jul 2007
Review Comparative StudyEmerging occupational lung infections.
Recent experiences of emerging infections, such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and avian influenza (H5N1), have highlighted the risks of serious pulmonary infections from occupational exposures. Occupationally acquired human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection could also result in life-threatening, opportunistic lung infections as a result of host immunosuppression. These three occupationally acquired infections are major public health problems that carry with them enormous economic and societal implications. ⋯ As there is no well-recognised effective treatment for SARS and avian influenza, prevention of infection is most important. HCWs should be aware of occupationally acquired infections and know how to protect themselves. Regular training should be provided by all health care institutions on infection control measures and the use of personal protective equipment.
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Int. J. Tuberc. Lung Dis. · Jul 2007
Comparative StudyEpidemiology and clinical features of tuberculosis in immigrants at an infectious diseases department in Madrid.
To perform a comparative analysis of tuberculous immigrants and native-born subjects at a tertiary centre in Madrid, Spain, from January 1990 to December 2002. ⋯ TB among immigrants was clinically similar, but was not related to the common risk factors observed in native-born subjects. Given the higher prevalence of primary resistance in this population, initial four-drug regimens should be prescribed until susceptibility results are available.