To study the prevalence of latent tuberculosis infection among medical students

Background: Risk of developing latent tuberculosis infection increases in medical students with their higher exposure to TB care facilities. Objective: To study the prevalence among attending professional degrees MBBS, BDS, MD, MS, MDS at King George’s Medical University, India. Methods: This was carried out Tuberculin skin testing and active cases were excluded. A standard dose 0.1?mL purified protein derivative slowly injected intra dermally into non-dominant forearm. After 48-72 hours, reaction estimated by measuring transverse diameter induration. Results: Total 561 had given consent get enrolled. Prevalence significant period clinical (p-value < 0.05), average size induration 0.001), history prior Skin Test 0.001). However it not age > gender contact 0.05). Conclusion: The is post graduate followed interns final year due more patients wards clinics