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The latent tuberculosis infection cascade of care during the COVID-19 pandemic response in a Mid-Sized US city

Journal of Clinical Tuberculosis and Other Mycobacterial Diseases, 2023
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic response may unintentionally disrupt multiple public health services, including tuberculosis control programs. We aimed to assess differences in the cascade of care for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) in a Midwest U.
Trevor M. Stantliff, Lauren Houshel, Rinki Goswami, Serenity Millow, Gabrielle Cook, Robin Knapmeyer, Christa Easton, Shanna D. Stryker, Kelli M. Williams, Martha Walter, Jennifer Mooney, Moises A. Huaman   +11 more
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A Review of Breath Sensing for Disease Monitoring and Diagnosis: Breathomics, Artificial Intelligence, and Nanomaterials for the Future of Medicine

Advanced Sensor Research, Volume 5, Issue 7, July 2026.
Breathomics is established as a non‐invasive diagnostic strategy by combining volatile organic compound biomarkers, nanomaterial‐based sensor arrays, and AI‐driven classification. Key diseases, sensing materials, and analytical challenges are critically compared, revealing how portable, data‐enabled breath platforms are moving toward clinically useful ...
Anesu Nyabadza, Mayur Makhesana, Suman Chatterjee, Dermot Brabazon   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

MODELI NG CLINICAL AND ECONOMIC OUTCOMES OF TESTING FOR LTBI WITH T-SPOT.TB IN IMMUNOCOMPROMISED CHILDREN

Фармакоэкономика, 2015
weakening of immune status under the influence of some diseases or types of treatment could result in the activation of the present latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI).
V. I. Ignatyeva, M. V. Avxentyeva, V. V. Omelyanovsky, G. R. Khachatryan   +3 more
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Prevalence of latent tuberculosis infection and feasibility of TB preventive therapy among Thai prisoners: a cross-sectional study

BMC Public Health, 2021
Background Prisons are considered as major reservoirs for tuberculosis. Preventive therapy for latent TB infection (LTBI) is an adjunctive strategy to control TB. However, LTBI data in Thai prisoners is limited. This study assessed the prevalence of LTBI
Sivaporn Gatechompol, Weerakit Harnpariphan, Ruamthip Supanan, Gompol Suwanpimolkul, Jiratchaya Sophonphan, Sasiwimol Ubolyam, Stephen J. Kerr, Anchalee Avihingsanon, Kamon Kawkitinarong   +8 more
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A Comparative Policy Review of Tuberculosis Infection Control Policies Across Six Countries: Insights on Screening, Prevention, and Treatment Strategies

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 7, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Tuberculosis (TB) infection remains one of the major global public health challenges, disproportionately affecting vulnerable and marginalized populations. This study aims to compare prevention, screening, and treatment policies for TB in selected countries to identify effective strategies and policy gaps that may inform ...
Mohammad Veysi Sheikhrobat, Sajad Alizadeh, Kamal Shahamiri, Saeed Shahriari, Ahmad Tahmasebi‐Ghorrabi   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Factors influencing the initiation and adherence of LTBI treatment in healthcare workers: a systematic review

Archives of Environmental & Occupational Health, 2021
Despite the importance of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) treatment and management in healthcare workers (HCWs), only a few studies have provided a comprehensive review of factors associated with the success rate of each stage of the LTBI treatment, as well as strategies to improve treatment adherence.
Hyunju Yang, Hyunyoung Park
openaire   +2 more sources

Intention to receive Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) treatment and its associated factors among healthcare workers in a Malaysian teaching university hospital.

PLoS ONE
The acceptability of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) therapy remains low among healthcare workers (HCWs). Up to 10% of LTBI cases can reactivate into active tuberculosis, posing risks to HCWs and patients.
Wan Muhammad Zainol Zakaria, Zawiah Mansor   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Cascade of Care in Management of Solid Organ Transplant Candidates With Latent Tuberculosis Infection

Transplantation Direct
Background. Solid organ transplant (SOT) candidates should be screened and treated for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) to prevent tuberculosis (TB) reactivation after transplantation.
Chia-Yu Chiu, MD, Maryam Mahmood, MD, Lisa M. Brumble, MD, Holenarasipur R. Vikram, MD, Elitza S. Theel, PhD, Elena Beam, MD   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Mycobacterium tuberculosis thymidylate kinase antigen assays for designating incipient, high-risk latent M.tb infection

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2018
Background Precise designation of high risk forms of latent Mycobacterium tuberculosis-M.tb infections (LTBI) is impossible. Delineation of high-risk LTBI can, however, allow for chemoprophylaxis and curtail majority cases of active tuberculosis (ATB ...
Misaki Wayengera, David P. Kateete, Benon Asiimwe, Moses L. Joloba   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Optimizing tuberculosis screening for immigrants in southern New Brunswick: A pilot study protocol.

PLoS ONE, 2022
IntroductionImmigrants from high tuberculosis-burdened countries have been shown to have an increased risk of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). To reduce the risk of increased tuberculosis cases in Canada, the country has a comprehensive immigration ...
Isdore Chola Shamputa, Duyen Thi Kim Nguyen, Doaa Higazy, Amani Abdelhadi, Hope MacKenzie, Michelle Reddin, Kimberley Barker, Duncan Webster   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source