Deployment as a Risk Factor for a Positive PPD Reaction in Air Mobility Command

摘要

Current guidelines for tuberculosis (TB) testing in the Air Force are defined inAir Force Instruction (AFI) 48-115. Secondary to increased participation in overseas operations, Air Mobility Command (AMC) instituted a new policy in 1995. In addition to those tested in accordance with the above AFI, annual testing is now required for all individuals on flying status, mobility, or with a high potential for overseas travel. The purpose of this case-control study was to assess the risk of overseas deployment and assignment for development of a positive PPD reaction. Demographics of PPD positive and negative Air Force personnel were described. The target population was active duty personnel in AMC. Information was collected from three of eleven AMC bases. Cases were personnel identified as PPD positive when tested during calendar year 1995. Controls were randomly chosen from personnel testing PPD negative in 1995. They were selected from the same three bases proportional to the number of cases obtained at a given location.