Preventive therapy for latent tuberculosis infection—the promise and the challenges

Preventive therapy for latent tuberculosis infection—the promise and the challenges

Around one third of the world's population may harbour latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI), an asymptomatic immunological state that confers a heightened risk of subsequently developing tuberculosis (TB). Effectively treating LTBI will be essential if the End TB Strategy is to be realized. Thi...

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Main Authors: G.J. Fox, C.C. Dobler, B.J. Marais, J.T. Denholm
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-03-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Tuberculosis
Latent tuberculosis
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Drug therapy
Risk factors
Mass screening
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971216312231

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