Introduction The primary strategy for tuberculosis control involves identifying individuals with latent tuberculosis. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of latent tuberculosis in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients who were undergoing hemodialysis in Campo Grande, State of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, to characterize the sociodemographic and clinical profiles of patients with latent tuberculosis, to verify the association between sociodemographic and clinical characteristics and the occurrence of latent tuberculosis, and to monitor patient adherence to latent tuberculosis treatment. Methods This epidemiological study involved 418 CKD patients who were undergoing hemodialysis and who underwent a tuberculin skin test. Results The prevalence of latent tuberculosis was 10.3%. The mean patient age was 53.43±14.97 years, and the patients were predominantly men (63.9%). The population was primarily Caucasian (58.6%); half (50%) were married, and 49.8% had incomplete primary educations. Previous contact with tuberculosis patients was reported by 80% of the participants. Treatment adherence was 97.7%. Conclusions We conclude that the prevalence of latent tuberculosis in our study population was low. Previous contact with patients with active tuberculosis increased the occurrence of latent infection. Although treatment adherence was high in this study, it is crucial to monitor tuberculosis treatment administered to patients in health services to maintain this high rate.

Com o objetivo de caracterizar epidemiologicamente o pênfigo foliáceo endêmico, investigaram-se 307 casos. A patologia predominou no trabalhador rural na faixa de 10 a 42 anos. Verificou-se maior incidência em dezembro, janeiro, fevereiro, março e maio (média de 30,7 casos anuais). Os achados evidenciaram um corredor coincidindo com o divisor de águas do estado.

307 cases were examined to characterize epidemiological aspects of endemic pemphigus foliaceus. The disease was predominantly identified in rural workers between 10 and 42 years old. Incidence was higher in the December, January, February, March and May (average: 30.7 cases/year). Our findings identified a corridor, coinciding with the state watershed.

Este estudio identificó a 307 casos para caracterizar epidemiológicamente pénfigo foliáceo endémico. La enfermedad predominó en trabajadores rurales, con edad entre 10 y 42 años. Los niveles de incidencia fueron mayores en Diciembre, Enero, Febrero, Marzo y Mayo, con un promedio de 30,7 casos anuales. Los hallazgos mostraron un corredor, coincidiendo con el divisor de agua del Estado.

307 cases were examined to characterize epidemiological aspects of endemic pemphigus foliaceus. The disease was predominantly identified in rural workers between 10 and 42 years old. Incidence was higher in the December, January, February, March and May (average: 30.7 cases/year). Our findings identified a corridor, coinciding with the state watershed.

Este estudio identificó a 307 casos para caracterizar epidemiológicamente pénfigo foliáceo endémico. La enfermedad predominó en trabajadores rurales, con edad entre 10 y 42 años. Los niveles de incidencia fueron mayores en Diciembre, Enero, Febrero, Marzo y Mayo, con un promedio de 30,7 casos anuales. Los hallazgos mostraron un corredor, coincidiendo con el divisor de agua del Estado.

Com o objetivo de caracterizar epidemiologicamente o pênfigo foliáceo endêmico, investigaram-se 307 casos. A patologia predominou no trabalhador rural na faixa de 10 a 42 anos. Verificou-se maior incidência em dezembro, janeiro, fevereiro, março e maio (média de 30,7 casos anuais). Os achados evidenciaram um corredor coincidindo com o divisor de águas do estado.