Tuberculosis incidence among infected contacts detected through contact tracing of smear-positive patients.

Mario Martín-Sánchez Silvia Brugueras Anna de Andrés Pere Simon Pilar Gorrindo Miriam RosEva MasdeuJoan-Pau Millet Joan Artur CaylàÀngels Orcaunull null

Published in: PloS one (2019)

LTBI treatment plays a fundamental role in decreasing the risk of developing TB. It is necessary to achieve a maximum contact tracing coverage and the highest possible compliance with LTBI treatment.

Keyphrases

mycobacterium tuberculosis
end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
human immunodeficiency virus
patient reported
hiv infected
adverse drug
antiretroviral therapy