Global trends and gaps in research related to latent tuberculosis infection.

Liling ChawLung-Chang ChienJustin WongKen TakahashiDavid KohRo-Ting Lin

Published in: BMC public health (2020)

High TB burden countries (TB incidence > 100 per 100,000 population) published more overall TB-related research, whereas low TB burden countries showed greater focus on LTBI. Given the potential benefits, high TB burden countries should consider increasing their emphasis on LTBI-related research.

Keyphrases

mycobacterium tuberculosis
risk factors
emergency department
hiv aids
climate change
human immunodeficiency virus
human health
antiretroviral therapy