The asymptomatic tuberculosis proportion among the elderly population: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The asymptomatic tuberculosis proportion among the elderly population: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background The elderly population is a high-risk group for tuberculosis, and increasing evidence demonstrates a comparatively high proportion of asymptomatic tuberculosis in this group. This study aimed to determine the proportion of asymptomatic tuberculosis among patients with active tube...

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Main Authors: Yiqing Zhou, Fei Wang, Songhua Chen, Yu Zhang, Wei Wang, Qian Wu, Dan Luo, Yuxiao Ling, Yang Li, Luyu Wang, Jingru Wei, Bin Chen, Canyou Zhang, Kui Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Asymptomatic tuberculosis
Active tuberculosis
Active case finding
Elderly
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-21019-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-21019-1

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