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