[Analysis of tuberculosis in foreigners in the GDR].
In consequence of National Programmes the prevalence of tuberculosis has strongly decreased in the GDR and other industrial states. On the other hand a high prevalence of tuberculosis exists still in most of the developing countries. By the increasing number of immigrants from these high prevalence countries also a higher incidence of tuberculosis cases in this population was observed. The higher risk of infection by bacillary cases must also be taken in consideration. Results of a retrospective analysis of 197 TB-cases in immigrants who were treated in 11 hospitals for lung diseases and tuberculosis in the GDR during the years 1981-1985 are communicated. Thus a contribution for improving case finding, treatment and follow-up of immigrants with tuberculosis in the GDR should be given.
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Hellmuth-Ulrici-Klinik, Bezirksfachkrankenhaus für Lungenkrankheiten und Tuberkulose der Hauptstandt der DDR, Sommerfeld.
D000349:Africa / Q000208:ethnology; D001208:Asia / Q000208:ethnology; D003906:Developing Countries; D005859:Germany, East / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000208:ethnology
Analyse der Ausländertuberkulose in der DDR.