Controlling latent TB tuberculosis infection in high-burden countries: A neglected strategy to end TB.

Controlling latent TB tuberculosis infection in high-burden countries: A neglected strategy to end TB.

In a Perspective, Gavin Churchyard and Sue Swindells discuss the importance of strategies to target latent tuberculosis infection in high risk populations and thus disrupt a reservoir for new infections in high burden countries.

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Main Authors: Gavin J Churchyard, Sue Swindells
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2019-04-01
Series:PLoS Medicine
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1002787
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