Analytical review of the main epidemiological indicators for tuberculosis in Primorsky Krai from 2017 to 2018

Lavrenyuk Vladimir Valeryevich, Ryazanova Elena Vitalievna, Luneva Marina Anatolyevna

In this article, based on the epidemiological monitoring data, the situation of tuberculosis in the Primorye Territory for 2017-2018 is analyzed. A decrease in the incidence rate has been noted. At the same time, the incidence exceeds the data for the Russian Federation by 2.0-2.5 times. The tension of the situation is due to social, economic factors, significant migration flows. But multidrug-resistant tuberculosis is increasing. To effectively fight against tuberculosis, comprehensive, scientifically based measures are needed to improve the situation. An acute problem with not being staffed by medical workers of district phthisiological, therapeutic offices in cities and districts of the region. The study was conducted on the basis of data from the epidemiological monitoring of the Primorsky Territorial TB Dispensary for the period 2017-2018.

Keywords:tuberculosis, multidrug resistance, epidemiological situation