TB Research

CAUSES AND PREVENTION OF TUBERCULOSIS AMONG STUDENTS OF HIGHER EDUCATION COUNTRIES

Xujakulova Zulfiya Djuraevna

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2023-06

Abstract

In 2017-2022, the state of respiratory tuberculosis was analyzed in 71 students of higher educational institutions located in Surkhandarya region. It has been shown that primary infection with tuberculosis mycobacteria in higher educational institutions can be considered as a risk factor for the subsequent development of the disease. The need for special prevention (BCG revaccination) for students of higher educational institutions, especially in the period of epidemiological problems.

MeSH terms

  • Tuberculosis
  • Tuberculosis prevention
  • Medicine
  • Psychology
  • Environmental health