High risk of tuberculous infection in North Sulawesi Province of Indonesia.

Setting: Of all the provinces in Indonesia, the highest tuberculosis (TB) case notification rates are reported from North Sulawesi Province.

Objective: To estimate the annual risk of tuberculous infection (ARTI) among schoolchildren in the 6-9 year age group.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried out in 99 schools selected by a two-stage sampling process.

Annual risks of tuberculous infection in East Nusa Tenggara and Central Java Provinces, Indonesia.

Setting: East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) and Central Java Provinces, Indonesia.

Objective: To estimate the average annual risk of tuberculous infection (ARTI) among school children aged 6-9 years in each province.

Methods: Children attending Classes 1-4 in 65 schools in NTT and 79 in Central Java, selected by two-stage sampling, were intradermally administered 2 tuberculin units of purified protein derivative RT23 with Tween 80 on the mid-volar aspect of the left forearm.

Annual risk of tuberculosis infection in West Sumatra Province, Indonesia.

Objective: To estimate the annual risk of tuberculosis infection (ARTI) among children attending elementary school Classes I-III in West Sumatra Province, Indonesia.

Methods: The survey was designed to estimate ARTI among children, irrespective of BCG scar status. Fieldwork was carried out in 72 schools selected by two-stage sampling.

High cure rates in smear-positive tuberculosis patients using ambulatory treatment with once-weekly supervision during the intensive phase in Sulawesi, Republic of Indonesia.

Setting: The four provinces of Sulawesi, Republic of Indonesia.

Objective: Treatment of smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis patients using ambulatory treatment with supervision once weekly during the intensive phase and once fortnightly during the continuation phase.

Design: Pilot projects with gradual expansion of activities according to defined quantitative criteria.