Acute issues of tuberculosis prevention in the troops of the Central Military District

It has been shown that the epidemiological situation with respect to the incidence of tuberculosis in Russia remains tense, with individuals mainly aged 18-44 years old, with a peak in men 25-34 years old. At the same time, effective, cost-effective tuberculin diagnosis and planned revaccination with a specific vaccine for the prevention of tuberculosis were replaced by ineffective diagnostic methods of research. The restoration of the immunization scheme against tuberculosis for children, adolescents and adults will ensure a high level of specific protection of the population against tuberculosis and prevent the introduction and spread of tuberculosis in military teams. When preparing citizens for military service, it was proposed to diagnose tuberculosis with the use of the «Mantoux reaction» and at the same time immunize against tuberculosis to persons who have lost immunity. Contract servicemen should provide for tuberculin diagnosis at the conclusion of the first contract and then 1 time in 5 years - during the in-depth medical examination, followed by immunization against tuberculosis of persons who have lost their immunity.

tuberculosis, morbidity, detectability, military personnel, fluorography, tuberculin diagnosis, prophylactic vaccinations, revaccination