Controlling latent TB tuberculosis infection in high-burden countries: A neglected strategy to end TB
Churchyard GJ, Swindells S
PLoS medicine · 2019-04
Abstract
In a Perspective, Gavin Churchyard and Sue Swindells discuss the importance of strategies to target latent tuberculosis infection in high risk populations and thus disrupt a reservoir for new infections in high burden countries.
MeSH terms
- Humans
- Tuberculosis
- Disease Progression
- Antitubercular Agents
- Risk Factors
- Preventive Medicine
- Endemic Diseases
- Infection Control
- Geography
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Disease Eradication