Trends in Tuberculosis in Guadeloupe Between 1982 and 1994

The department of Guadeloupe is experiencing a moderate resurgence of tuberculosis. The incidence rate is low and comparable to that of an industrialized country. Older adults, foreigners, and HIV-positive patients are at higher risk of developing tuberculosis. Thanks to its unique design, the departmental registry established in Guadeloupe many years ago allows for greater sensitivity in case identification compared to surveillance based solely on mandatory reporting.

Author(s): Roussel H, Theodore M, Rastogi N

Publishing year: 1996

Pages: 5-6

Weekly Epidemiological Bulletin, 1996, n° 2, p. 5-6

In relation to

Our latest news

news

Growing Up with Screens. A special report in *La Santé en action* No. 474,...

news

Seniors, pregnant women, and nursing home staff: What is the status of their...

news

Winter Illnesses: A Dynamic and Accessible Way to Track the Spread of...