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Defective expansion and function of memory like natural killer cells in HIV+ individuals with latent tuberculosis infection.

PLoS ONE, 2021
PurposeTuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of infectious disease related mortality, and only 10% of the infected individuals develop active disease. The likelihood of progression of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) to active TB disease is high in ...
Kamakshi Prudhula Devalraju, Venkata Sanjeev Kumar Neela, Siva Sai Krovvidi, Ramakrishna Vankayalapati, Vijaya Lakshmi Valluri   +4 more
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High Latent TB Infection Rate and Associated Risk Factors in the Eastern China of Low TB Incidence. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2015
To disclose the associated risk factors for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) and the current situation of LTBI in the eastern China.A cross-sectional study was undertaken to evaluate the LTBI rate and risk factors.A total of 5305 subjects were ...
Cheng Chen, Tao Zhu, Zhijian Wang, Hong Peng, Wen Kong, Yang Zhou, Yan Shao, Limei Zhu, Wei Lu   +8 more
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Latent tuberculosis infection in medical students in the Northeast of Mexico

Journal of Clinical Tuberculosis and Other Mycobacterial Diseases, 2021
Background: Medical students are considered to be personnel with a high level of risk for developing latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). One possible reason is lack of knowledge about the transmission, prevention, and biosafety standards for ...
Sofía T. Lozano-Díaz, Erick R. Santaella-Sosa, Jesus N. Garza-González, Philippe Stoesslé, Javier Vargas-Villarreal, Francisco González-Salazar   +5 more
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Impact of latent tuberculosis infection on health and wellbeing: a systematic review and meta-analysis

European Respiratory Review, 2021
The impact of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) on health and wellbeing is not well understood. This review aims to evaluate the health and wellbeing of individuals with LTBI.
Yen Jun Wong, Noorliza Mohd Noordin, Salmaan Keshavjee, Shaun Wen Huey Lee   +3 more
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Elevated Circulating Concentrations of Interferon-Gamma in Latent Tuberculosis Infection

Pathogens and Immunity, 2016
Background: Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) has been associated with increased immune activation. We assessed circulating concentrations of interferon-gamma in persons with LTBI.
Moises Arturo Huaman, George S. Deepe, Jr., Carl J. Fichtenbaum   +2 more
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Latent tuberculosis infection is associated with increased unstimulated levels of interferon-gamma in Lima, Peru.

PLoS ONE, 2018
BackgroundWe previously reported increased unstimulated blood levels of interferon-gamma in persons with latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) in the United States, suggesting enhanced immune activation in LTBI. To investigate this further in a TB-endemic
Moises A Huaman, David Henson, Paola L Rondan, Eduardo Ticona, Gustavo Miranda, Richard J Kryscio, Raquel Mugruza, Ernesto Aranda, Cesar Ticona, Susan Abarca, Paula Heredia, Andres Aguirre, Timothy R Sterling, Beth A Garvy, Carl J Fichtenbaum   +14 more
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Gender disparities in latent tuberculosis infection in high-risk individuals: a cross-sectional study. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2014
Male predominance in active tuberculosis (TB) is widely-reported globally. Gender inequalities in socio-cultural status are frequently regarded as contributing factors for disparities in sex in active TB.
Wen-Ying Ting, Shiang-Fen Huang, Ming-Che Lee, Yung-Yang Lin, Yu-Chin Lee, Jia-Yih Feng, Wei-Juin Su   +6 more
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Serum Biomarker Profile Including CCL1, CXCL10, VEGF, and Adenosine Deaminase Activity Distinguishes Active From Remotely Acquired Latent Tuberculosis

Frontiers in Immunology, 2021
IntroductionThere is an urgent medical need to differentiate active tuberculosis (ATB) from latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) and prevent undertreatment and overtreatment.
Eveline M. Delemarre, Eveline M. Delemarre, Laura van Hoorn, Laura van Hoorn, Aik W. J. Bossink, Julia Drylewicz, Simone A. Joosten, Tom H. M. Ottenhoff, Onno W. Akkerman, Delia Goletti, Elisa Petruccioli, Assunta Navarra, Brigitte T. A. van den Broek, Sanne P. A. Paardekooper, Ineke van Haeften, Leo Koenderman, Leo Koenderman, Jan-Willem J. Lammers, Steven F. T. Thijsen, Regina W. Hofland, Regina W. Hofland, Stefan Nierkens, Stefan Nierkens   +22 more
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A STUDY ON LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE, PRACTICE OF PREVENTION AND STIGMA AMONG HOUSEHOLD CONTACTS OF PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS ON DOTS CHEMOTHERAPY IN INDIA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

JPH RECODE (Journal of Public Health Research and Community Health Development)
Background: Studies on patients with tuberculosis (TB) have shown that their response to symptoms is culturally inclined. Early detection coupled with incorporation of patient health perceptions can refine tuberculosis control plans to enhance patient ...
Vijaiyalakshimi Praveen, Arulmozhi Rajaram, Padma Praba Balamurugan, Rajkamal R   +3 more
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Fluoroquinolone-resistant latent tuberculosis infection: A literature review and case series of 5 patients treated with linezolid monotherapy

Journal of Clinical Tuberculosis and Other Mycobacterial Diseases, 2023
Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) constitutes an important public health problem because of risk of progression to TB disease. Effective treatment of multi-drug resistant (MDR) LTBI would prevent progression to MDR TB disease, which would improve ...
Jacob J. Baker, Richa Nahar, Brian K. Petroelje, Neela D. Goswami, Alfred A. Lardizabal   +4 more
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