Analysis of Tuberculosis Incidence among Employees of Forensic Medicine Bureau in Tyumen Region in 2003-2022

Abstract

The objective: to analyze tuberculosis incidence and assess prevalence of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) among employees of Forensic Medicine Bureau (FMB) in Tyumen Region.Subjects and Methods. Tuberculosis incidence was retrospectively studied, and employees of Forensic Medicine Bureau in Tyumen Region were examined in order to detect latent tuberculosis infection.Results. In 2003-2022, the long-time average annual incidence made 105.4±23.6 per 10,000 workers. The number of employees who had suffered tuberculosis with up to 5 years of experience in the bureau was greater versus employees with 6-10 years of experience and 11-15 years of experience. The level of LTBI based on the TRA test results was 32.7±4.5%. Tuberculosis incidence and the rate of LTBI among employees performing autopsies were higher versus employees of other departments of Forensic Medicine Bureau.