Increased risk of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in household child contacts exposed to passive tobacco smoke

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Dec;33(12):1303-6. doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000000506.

Abstract

Risk factors associated with Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection were investigated in a prospective cohort of household child tuberculosis contacts. A significantly increased risk of acquiring infection was associated with exposure to passive cigarette smoke, higher number of index cases, younger age and reduced household monthly income.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Age Factors
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cohort Studies
  • Family Characteristics*
  • Family Health*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis / isolation & purification
  • Prospective Studies
  • Risk Assessment
  • Socioeconomic Factors
  • Tobacco Smoke Pollution / adverse effects*
  • Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / epidemiology*

Substances

  • Tobacco Smoke Pollution