Tuberculosis infection among close contacts of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in China: a population-based, multicentered study.
Canyou ZhangYushu LiuYuxia YaoDehua GongRongrong LeiYinyin XiaCaihong XuHui ChenJun ChengHui ZhangPublished in: Clinical microbiology and infection : the official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (2024)
Our findings indicate a high TBI burden among the close contacts of PTB. The results also highlighted that contact tracing and investigation for TBI are necessary and beneficial, particularly for those who are older, have had a longer contact duration, and share a bedroom.