TB Research

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