Tuberculosis Infection Control and Prevention in Bulgaria

Autor: Jordanova, Nikol, Student, TS Medical Laboratory Assistant, Medical College, Medical University of Varna, Ibryam, Sinem, Kostadinova, Tsvetelina, TS Medical Laboratory Assistant, Medical College, Medical University of Varna, Tsankova, Gabriela, Department of Microbiology and Virology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Varna
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Варненски медицински форум; Vol 11 (2022): Suppl. 2. Proceedings from the Tenth Scientific Session with International Participation „80 Years Medical College – Varna“; 75-78
Varna Medical Forum; Vol 11 (2022): Suppl. 2. Proceedings from the Tenth Scientific Session with International Participation „80 Years Medical College – Varna“; 75-78
ISSN: 2367-5519
1314-8338
Popis: Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and it most often affects the lungs. In Bulgaria, the incidence of tuberculosis has decreased from 27,9 cases per 100,000 people in 2011 to 9,7 cases per 100,000 people in 2021. The number of registered cases of tuberculosis varies significantly by region. In Northwestern and Central Bulgaria, the incidence is above the national average. TB spread control should be carried out by conducting specific immunoprophylaxis, providing timely diagnosis and treatment of new patients, reducing poverty, and providing access to health education for the most vulnerable groups.
Databáze: OpenAIRE