Re‐Examining Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection
Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology, 2001 In April 2000, the American Thoracic Society published guidelines for targeted tuberculin testing and the treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) (1). These guidelines are a joint statement of the American Thoracic Society and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and were endorsed by both the Infectious Diseases Society of America ...
Johnston, B Lynn, Conly, John M
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Phenolic Profile and Bioactive Prospects of Wild Annona Species From Angola
Chemistry &Biodiversity, Volume 23, Issue 2, February 2026.ABSTRACT Annona species (Annonaceae family) are valued for their nutritional and medicinal importance, especially in traditional medicine. This study investigated the phenolic profiles of the Angolan Annona muricata, Annona squamosa, and Annona senegalensis leaves, stem barks, and seeds hydroethanolic, infusion, and decoction extracts, also evaluating ...
Josefa Rangel +9 more
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ERJ Open Research, 2019 Cancer patients have an increased risk of reactivation of latent tuberculosis infection. It is unknown which strategy on screening should be used in this population in developing countries.
Javier Leonardo Galindo +11 more
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Current Treatment Options for Latent Tuberculosis Infection
The Journal of Rheumatology Supplement, 2014 Treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is a key component in TB control strategies worldwide. However, as people with LTBI are neither symptomatic nor contagious, any screening decision should be weighed carefully against the potential benefit of preventing active disease in those who are known to be at higher risk and are willing to accept ...
BOCCHINO, MARIALUISA +2 more
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GEOSPATIAL ANALYSIS OF PEDIATRIC TUBERCULOSIS IN BOHOL, PHILIPPINES: DISEASE CLUSTERS AND ACCESS TO CARE [PDF]
, 2019 Worldwide, children represent approximately 10% of global tuberculosis (TB) cases. We recently reported a high tuberculin skin test (TST)-positive prevalence (355/5,476; weighted prevalence=6.4%) among children (\u3c15 years) throughout the island of ...
LEINING, LAUREN M
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Latent Tuberculosis Infection among Healthcare Students and Postgraduates in a Mediterranean Italian Area: What Correlation with Work Exposure? [PDF]
, 2019 Background: Tuberculosis screening is part of the standard protocol for evaluating the risk of infection in healthcare workers. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) among students attending various ...
Antonina Ciccarello +4 more
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Pulmonary Tuberculosis: The Great Mimicker of Lung Cancer
Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 2, February 2026.Computed tomography (CT) scan of the chest with contrast indicating a soft tissue density in the left upper lobe. ABSTRACT Though tuberculosis (TB) is an ancient pathogen, diagnosis remains challenging. Distinguishing pulmonary tuberculoma, a rare manifestation of TB, from lung cancer is critical.
Laura Corrales‐Diaz Pomatto‐Watson +2 more
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Activity of a long-acting injectable bedaquiline formulation in a paucibacillary mouse model of latent tuberculosis infection [PDF]
, 2019 Amit Kaushik +7 more
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Immunological diagnosis as an adjunctive tool for an early diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis of an immune competent child in a low tuberculosis endemic country: A case report [PDF]
, 2017 Background: Pediatric tuberculous meningitis is a highly morbid, often fatal disease. Its prompt diagnosis and treat - ment saves lives, in fact delays in the initiation of therapy have been associated with high mortality rates. Case presentation:
Ajassa, Camilla +12 more
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