The global burden of latent tuberculosis infection: a re-estimation using mathematical modelling
Background The existing estimate of the global burden of latent TB infection (LTBI) as “one-
third” of the world population is nearly 20 y old. Given the importance of controlling LTBI as …
third” of the world population is nearly 20 y old. Given the importance of controlling LTBI as …
Heterogeneity in tuberculosis
Infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of tuberculosis (TB), results
in a range of clinical presentations in humans. Most infections manifest as a clinically …
in a range of clinical presentations in humans. Most infections manifest as a clinically …
Revisiting the timetable of tuberculosis
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ACCESS Tuberculosis has a much shorter incubation period than is widely thought, say Marcel …
ACCESS Tuberculosis has a much shorter incubation period than is widely thought, say Marcel …
Of tuberculosis and non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections–a comparative analysis of epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment
Pulmonary diseases due to mycobacteria cause significant morbidity and mortality to human
health. In addition to tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), recent …
health. In addition to tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), recent …
Gamma interferon release assays for detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection
Identification and treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) can substantially reduce
the risk of develo** active disease. However, there is no diagnostic gold standard for LTBI …
the risk of develo** active disease. However, there is no diagnostic gold standard for LTBI …
Four-gene pan-African blood signature predicts progression to tuberculosis
Rationale: Contacts of patients with tuberculosis (TB) constitute an important target
population for preventive measures because they are at high risk of infection with …
population for preventive measures because they are at high risk of infection with …
[HTML][HTML] Aerosol delivery, but not intramuscular injection, of adenovirus-vectored tuberculosis vaccine induces respiratory-mucosal immunity in humans
Background Adenovirus-vectored (Ad-vectored) vaccines are typically administered via im
injection to humans and are incapable of inducing respiratory mucosal immunity. However …
injection to humans and are incapable of inducing respiratory mucosal immunity. However …
The status of tuberculosis vaccine development
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Tuberculosis represents the leading global cause of death from an infectious agent.
Controlling the tuberculosis epidemic thus represents an urgent global public health priority …
Controlling the tuberculosis epidemic thus represents an urgent global public health priority …
The tuberculous granuloma and preexisting immunity
Pulmonary granulomas are widely considered the epicenters of the immune response to
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), the causative agent of tuberculosis (TB). Recent animal …
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), the causative agent of tuberculosis (TB). Recent animal …
Tuberculosis in children
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