Shah, S.A. Mujeeb, S.A. Mirza, A. Nabi, K.G. Siddiqui, Q. 2003 Jail inmates may be at increased risk of contracting tuberculosis TB . We studied 386 detainees mean age 17.7 years in Karachi juvenile jail to determine the prevalence of TB and possible risk factors for contracting TB. We found a 3.9 prevalence of TB among the inmates, significantly higher than the estimated 1.1 prevalence in the general population of Pakistan. Positive family history of TB was a significant risk factor for TB. Poor adherence of previously diagnosed patients to anti TB treatment was found. Our study highlights the vulnerability ...