Effectiveness of preventive treatment among different age groups and Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection status: a systematic review and individual-participant data meta-analysis of contact tracing studies.
Publication Date: 2024 Aug
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Authors
Leonardo Martinez; James A Seddon; C Robert Horsburgh; Christoph Lange; Anna M MandalakasAbstract
OBJECTIVE
Tuberculosis is a preventable disease. However, there is debate regarding which individuals would benefit most from tuberculosis preventive treatment and whether these benefits vary in settings with a high burden and low burden of tuberculosis. We aimed to compare the effectiveness of tuberculosis preventive treatment in exposed individuals of differing ages and Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection status while considering tuberculosis burden of the settings.
Source
The Lancet. Respiratory medicine
Pub Types(s)
Journal Article
Language
English
PubMed ID
38734022