Estimating the impact of tuberculosis pathways on transmission - what is the gap left by passive case-finding?

Katherine C HortonTy McCaffreyAlexandra S RichardsAlvaro SchwalbRein M G J Houben

Published in: The Journal of infectious diseases (2024)

Current passive case-finding policies have not resulted in the expected decline in tuberculosis incidence. Recognition of the variety of disease pathways experienced by individuals with tuberculosis highlights how many are not served by the current prevention and care system, and how much transmission is missed.

Keyphrases

mycobacterium tuberculosis
pulmonary tuberculosis
hiv aids
healthcare
public health
palliative care
adverse drug
risk factors
quality improvement
emergency department
hepatitis c virus
hiv infected