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General Reports
                      

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Tuberculosis and latent infection in employees of different prison unit types.
Nogueira PA, Abrahão RMCM, Galesi VMN, López RVM.

Rev Saude Publica
. 2018 Feb 5;52:13
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis among prison inmates: A cross-sectional survey at the Correctional and Detention Facility of Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
Séri B, Koffi A, Danel C, Ouassa T,  et al
 
PLoS One
. 2017 Jul 31;12(7):e0181995
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Tuberculosis among prison staff in Rio Grande do Sul.
Busatto C, Nunes LS, Valim AR,
  et al
Rev Bras Enferm
. 2017 Apr;70(2):370-375. 
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Increase in Tuberculosis Cases among Prisoners, Brazil, 2009-20141.
Bourdillon PM, Gonçalves CC, Pelissari DM, et al 
Emerg Infect Dis. 2017 Mar;23(3):496-499
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Drug resistance and population structure of M.tuberculosis isolates from prisons and communities in Ethiopia.
Ali S, Beckert P, Haileamlak A,  et al.
BMC Infect Dis. 2016 Nov 21;16(1):687
Paper

Tuberculosis in Jails and Prisons: United States, 2002-2013.
Lambert LA, Armstrong LR, Lobato MN, et al
Am J Public Healt
h
. 2016 Sep 15:e1-e7
Abstract

Prevalence and incidence rates of latent tuberculous infection in a large prison in Iran.
Mamani M, Mahmudian H, Majzoobi MM, Poorolajal J.
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2016 Aug;20(8):1072-7.
Abstract

Undiagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis among prisoners in Malaysia: an overlooked risk for tuberculosis in the community.
Abed Al-Darraji HA, Altice FL, Kamarulzaman A.

Trop Med Int Health
.
2016 May 20.
Abstract

Prisons as a source of tuberculosis in Russia.
Sarang A, Platt L, Vyshemirskaya I, Rhodes T.
 
Int J Prison Healt
h
. 2016 Mar 14;12(1):45-56.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Prevalence of Pulmonary Tuberculosis among Prison Inmates in Ethiopia, a Cross-Sectional Study.
Ali S, Haileamlak A, Wieser A, Pritsch M, et al  

PLoS One
. 2015 Dec 7;10(12):e0144040.
Paper

Prevalence of tuberculosis in prisons: risk factors and molecular epidemiology.
Valença MS, Scaini JL, Abileira FS,  et al
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2015 Oct;19(10):1182-7.
Abstract

Overview of the tuberculosis burden in prison institutions in Japan, 2000-2012.
Kawatsu L, Uchimura K, Kobayashi M, Ishikawa N.
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2015 Aug;19(8):921-6.
Abstract

The Impact of Ventilation and Early Diagnosis on Tuberculosis Transmission in Brazilian Prisons.
Urrego J, Ko AI, da Silva Santos Carbone A,  et al

Am J Trop Med Hyg
. 2015 Jul 20.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Tuberculosis in Brazilian prisons: responsibility of the State and double punishment for the inmates.
Larouzé B, Ventura M, Sánchez AR, Diuana V.
Cad Saude Publica. 2015 Jun;31(6):1127-1130.
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE

Effect of active case finding on prevalence and transmission of pulmonary tuberculosis in Dhaka central jail, Bangladesh.
Banu S, Rahman MT, Uddin MK,  et al

PLoS One
. 2015 May 1;10(5):e0124976.
Paper

Tuberculosis control in prisons: current situation and research gaps.
Dara M, Acosta CD, Melchers NV, et al

Int J Infect Dis
. 2015 Mar;32:111-117.
Abstract

Prevalence and correlates of latent tuberculosis infection among employees of a high security prison in Malaysia.
Al-Darraji HA, Tan C, Kamarulzaman A, Altice FL.

Occup Environ Med
. 2015 Mar 20.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT  ARTICLE
A comparative study on the prevalence and risk factors of tuberculosis among the prisoners in Khuzestan, South-west iran.
Alavi SM, Bakhtiarinia P, Eghtesad M,  et al
Jundishapur J Microbiol
. 2014 Dec 1;7(12):e18872
Paper

Tuberculosis Beijing strain outbreak in an Israeli Arab rural community linked to an incarcerated immigrant.
Bishara H, Rorman E, Mor Z,  et al
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2014 Dec;18(12):1502-4
Abstract

Review of the prevalence and drug resistance of tuberculosis in prisons: a hidden epidemic.
Biadglegne F, Rodloff AC, Sack U.

Epidemiol Infect
. 2014 Nov 7:1-14.
Abstract

High prevalence and risk factors associated with latent tuberculous infection in two Colombian prisons.
Rueda ZV, Arroyave L, Marin D, López L,  et al
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2014 Oct;18(10):1166-71.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE in Spanish
Extrapulmonary tuberculosis in prisons: the need to adapt to changing realities
Orcau A, Caylà JA.
Rev Esp Sanid Penit
. 2014 Oct;16(2):26-8
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Substantial overlap between incarceration and tuberculosis in Atlanta, Georgia, 2011.
Haddad MB, Foote MK, Ray SM, et al
Open Forum Infect Dis
. 2014 Jun 30;
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
High tuberculosis prevalence in a South African prison: the need for routine tuberculosis screening.
Telisinghe L, Fielding KL, Malden JL,  et al
PLoS One. 2014 Jan 30;9(1):e87262.
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
High incidence of tuberculosis, low sensitivity of current diagnostic scheme and prolonged culture positivity in four Colombian prisons. A cohort study.
Rueda ZV, López L, Vélez LA,  et al
PLoS One
. 2013 Nov 21;8(11):e80592.
Paper

Prevalence of tuberculosis symptoms and latent tuberculous infection among prisoners in northeastern Malaysia.
Margolis B, Al-Darraji HA, Wickersham JA,  et al

Int J Tuberc Lung Dis
. 2013 Dec;17(12):1538-44.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Pulmonary tuberculosis incidence in Turkish prisons: importance of screening and case finding strategies.
Ongen G, Börekçi S, Içmeli OS, et al
Tuberk Toraks
. 2013 Mar;61(1):21-7.
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on tuberculosis in prisons and public health services
Ferreira Júnior S, Oliveira HB, Marin-Léon L.

Rev Bras Epidemiol. 2013 Mar;16(1):100-13

Paper

Differences in TB incidence between prison and general populations, Pereira, Colombia, 2010-2011.
Castañeda-Hernández DM, Martínez-Ramírez JE,  Bolivar-Mejía A, Rodríguez-Morales AJ.  
Tuberculosis (
Edinb)
. 2013 Mar 5
Abstract

Cost-effectiveness of interferon-gamma release assay for entry tuberculosis screening in prisons.
Kowada A.
Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Jan 3:1-11
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Can Social History Variables Predict Prison Inmates’ Risk for Latent Tuberculosis Infection?

Weant TE, Turner AN, Murphy-Weiss M,  et al
Tuberc Res Treat. 2012;2012:132406.
Paper

Active tuberculosis in a cohort of HIV-infected inmates in a prison in Mexico City: clinical and epidemiological characteristics
Hernández-León C, Badial-Hernández F,  et al
Salud Publica Mex
. 2012 Dec;54(6):571-8
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Tuberculosis in a southern Brazilian prison.
Kuhleis D, Ribeiro AW, Costa ER, et al
Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz
. 2012 Nov;107(7):909-15

Paper

Tuberculosis and HIV in people who inject drugs: evidence for action for tuberculosis, HIV, prison and harm reduction services.
Getahun H, Gunneberg C, Sculier D,  et al
Curr Opin HIV AIDS. 2012 Jul;7(4):345-53.
Abstract

Reduction of tuberculosis burden among prisoners in Mongolia: review of case notification, 2001-2010.
Yanjindulam P, Oyuntsetseg P, Sarantsetseg B,  et al
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2012 Mar;16(3):327-9.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT LETTER
Tuberculosis Screening before Anti-Hepatitis C Virus Therapy in Prisons.
Babudieri S, Soddu A, Murino M, et al
Emerg Infect Dis
. 2012 Apr;18(4):689-91
Commentary

Global Fund Financing of Tuberculosis Services Delivery in Prisons.
Lee D, Lal SS, Komatsu R, et al
J Infect Dis
. 2012 Mar 23
Abstract

Prevalence of latent tuberculosis infection in inmates recently incarcerated in a men's prison in Barcelona.
Marco A, Solé N, Orcau A, et al
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis
. 2012 Jan;
Abstract

Extensive Mycobacterium tuberculosis circulation in a highly endemic prison and the need for urgent environmental interventions.
Sánchez A, Huber FD, Massari V,  et al
Epidemiol Infect
. 2011 Dec 12:1-9.
Abstract

Tuberculosis in a South African prison - a transmission modelling analysis.
Johnstone-Robertson S, Lawn SD,
S Afr Med J. 2011 Nov 1;101(11):809-13.
Abstract

Prevalence of latent tuberculosis infection in inmates recently incarcerated in a men's prison in Barcelona.
Marco A, Solé N, Orcau A, et al
 nt J Tuberc Lung Dis
. 2012 Jan;
Abstract

Latent tuberculosis among professionals with and without direct contact with inmates of two penitentiaries in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, 2008]
Nogueira PA, Abrahão RM, Galesi VM.
Rev Bras Epidemiol. 2011 Sep;14(3):486-94
Abstract

10 years of innovation in the treatment of latent tuberculosis infection: a comparison between standard and short course therapies in directly observed therapy
López G, Wood M, Ayesta FJ.  
Rev Esp Sanid Penit
. 2011 Jun;13(1):3-14
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
The health crisis of tuberculosis in prisons extends beyond the prison walls.
PLoS Medicine Editors, Barbour V, Clark J, Jones S, Veitch E.
PLoS Med
. 2010 Dec 21;7(12):e1000383
Paper'

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Tuberculosis incidence in prisons: a systematic review.
Baussano I, Williams BG, Nunn P,  et al

PLoS Med
. 2010 Dec 21;7(12):e1000381.

Paper'

Tuberculosis Control: Lessons for Outbreak Preparedness in Correctional Facilities.
Parvez FM, Lobato MN, Greifinger RB.

J Correct
Health Care. 2010 May 12.
Abstract

Tuberculosis testing in correctional officers: a national random survey of jails in
the United States.

Binswanger IA, O'Brien K, Benton K,
et al 
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis
. 2010 Apr;14(4):464-70.
Abstract


Screening/Testing/Diagnostics
                      

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
High utility of active tuberculosis case finding in an Ethiopian prison.
Merid Y, Woldeamanuel Y, Abebe M, et al.

Int J Tuberc Lung Dis
. 2018 May 1;22(5):524-529.
Abstract

Negative latent tuberculosis at time of incarceration: identifying a very high-risk group for infection.
Arroyave L, Keynan Y, López L, et al 
Epidemiol Infect. 2017 Jul 31:
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Cost analysis of tuberculin skin test and the QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-tube test for tuberculosis screening in a correctional setting in Dallas, Texas, USA.
Nijhawan AE, Iroh PA, Brown LS,  et al
 
BMC Infect Dis
. 2016 Oct 12;16(1):564.
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
I
mpact of mass-screening on tuberculosis incidence in a prospective cohort of Brazilian prisoners.
Paião DS, Lemos EF, Carbone AD,  et al

BMC Infect Dis
. 2016 Oct 3;16(1):533.
Paper

Screening for tuberculosis and testing for human immunodeficiency virus in Zambian prisons.
Maggard KR, Hatwiinda S, Harris JB,  et al
Bull World Health Organ
. 2015 Feb 1;93(2):93-101.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Smear plus detect-TB for a sensitive diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis: a cost-effectiveness analysis in an incarcerated population.
Schmid K, Scherer L, Barcellos R, et al

BMC Infect Dis
. 2014 Dec 16;14(1):678
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
The Diagnostic Performance of a Single GeneXpert MTB/RIF Assay in an Intensified Tuberculosis Case Finding Survey among HIV-Infected Prisoners in Malaysia.
Al-Darraji HA, Razak HA, Ng KP, et al

PLoS One
. 2013 Sep 9;8(9):e73717.

Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
State of Affairs of Tuberculosis in Prison Facilities: A Systematic Review of Screening Practices and Recommendations for Best TB Control.
Vinkeles Melchers NV, van Elsland SL, et al
PLoS One. 2013;8(1):e53644.
Paper

Hispanics, Incarceration, and TB/HIV Screening: A Missed Opportunity for Prevention.
Dumont DM, Gjelsvik A, Chen N, Rich JD.
J Immigr Minor Health. 2013 Jan 5
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Screening and rapid molecular diagnosis of tuberculosis in prisons in Russia and eastern europe: a cost-effectiveness analysis.
Winetsky DE, Negoescu DM, Demarchis EH, et al
PLoS Med. 2012 Nov;9(11):e1001348.
Paper

Concordance of tuberculin tests and Interferon gamma release assays in the prison population.
Marco Mouriño A, Orcau Palau A,  et al
Rev Esp Sanid Penit
. 2011 Jun;13(1):15-20
Abstract


Prevention/Treatment
                      

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Treatment Delay and Total Delay among Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients in the North of Iran: Application Survival Data Analysis.
Yazdani-Charati J, Rezai MS, et al
Tanaffos. 2017;16(1):13-21.
Papers,

Disparities in Tuberculosis Treatment Completion by Incarceration Status, U.S., 1999-2011.
Mitruka K, Volkmann T, Pratt RH, Kammerer JS.

Am J Prev Med
.
2016 Dec 21
Abstract

Predictors of cure in rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis in prison settings with low loss to follow-up
Gurbanova E, Mehdiyev R, Blondal K, Altraja A.
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2016 May;20(5):645-51
Abstract

Lower prevalence of tuberculosis infection in BCG vaccinees: a cross-sectional study in adult prison inmates.
Chan PC, Yang CH, Chang LY, et al
Thorax
. 2012 Sep 27.
Abstract

Latent tuberculosis infection treatment for prison inmates: a randomised controlled trial.
Chan PC, Yang CH, Chang LY, et al
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2012 Mar
Abstract

 

Adherence
 

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy and Tuberculosis Treatment in a Prison of Tehran, Iran.
SeyedAlinaghi S, Farhoudi B.

Infect Disord Drug Targets
. 2016 Jun 16
Abstract

Factors predicting non-completion of tuberculosis treatment among HIV-infected
patients inBarcelona (1987-1996).

Tanguis HG, Cayla JA, Garcia de Olalla PG, et al
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis
2000 Jan;4(1):55-60 
Abstract


TB/HIV Coinfection
 

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Paper
Smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis and HIV co-infection in prison settings of North Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia.
Gebrecherkos T, Gelaw B, Tessema B.

BMC Public Health
. 2016 Oct 18;16(1):1091
Paper

Paper
The Diagnostic Performance of a Single GeneXpert MTB/RIF Assay in an Intensified Tuberculosis Case Finding Survey among HIV-Infected Prisoners in Malaysia.
Al-Darraji HA, Razak HA, Ng KP, et al

PLoS One
. 2013 Sep 9;8(9):e73717.

Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE

The Prevalence of Tb in HIV Patients and Risk Factor With Frequent Referral (Iran, 2009-10).
Rabirad N, Mohammad Nejad E, et al
Iran Red Crescent Med J. 2013 Jan;15(1):58-61
Paper

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Hispanics, Incarceration, and TB/HIV Screening: A Missed Opportunity for Prevention.
Dumont DM, Gjelsvik A, Chen N, Rich JD.
J Immigr Minor Health. 2013 Jan 5
Abstract


Case Studies
 

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis outbreak in an Italian prison: tolerance of pyrazinamide plus levofloxacin prophylaxis and serial interferon gamma release assays.
Bedini A, Garlassi E, Stentarelli C,
New Microbes New Infect. 2016 Apr 7;12:45-51
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
I
mplementation contexts of a Tuberculosis Control Program in Brazilian prisons.
de Oliveira LG, Natal S, Camacho LA.
Rev Saude Publica. 2015;49:66. 
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Case Study 1. Treatment of latent TB infection.
Gadkowski LB, Stout JE
 
IDCR  March 2006
Paper


Discharge Planning
 

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Improving tuberculosis therapy completion after jail: translation of research to practice.
White MC, Tulsky JP, Menendez E, et al 
Health Educ Res. 2004 Aug 16
Abstract


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