Publications by authors named "Jeanne d'Arc Assemien"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to determine the prevalence of pulmonary TB among inmates in Côte d'Ivoire's largest prison, 16 years after a TB detection program was initiated.
- Out of 943 inmates screened, 9.3% were diagnosed with TB, with a notable 53% of the isolated strains being drug-resistant.
- Factors linked to confirmed TB included being aged 30 and older, having a prolonged cough, and experiencing fever, highlighting the need for improved and systematic TB screening measures in prisons.
