Factors associated with non-initiation of latent tuberculosis treatment among healthcare workers with a positive interferon-gamma releasing assay
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-37319-7
Abstract: Despite widespread use of the interferon-gamma release assay for the diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI), the initiation rate of and factors associated with LTBI treatment among healthcare workers (HCWs) have not been studied in… read more here.
Keywords: initiation; treatment; ltbi treatment; factors associated ... See more keywords
Latent Tuberculosis Infection Treatment Practices in Two Large Integrated Health Systems in California, 2009–2018
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofad219
Abstract: Abstract Background Treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is highly effective at preventing active tuberculosis (TB) disease. Understanding LTBI treatment practices in US health system settings is critical to identify opportunities to improve treatment prescription,… read more here.
Keywords: health; completion; ltbi treatment; tuberculosis ... See more keywords
The challenge of minimizing tuberculosis burden in people living with HIV in the Asia Pacific.
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DOI: 10.1111/resp.14184
Abstract: Opportunistic infection is the hallmark of the immunocompromised state associated with HIV infection. In the last decade, advances in antiretroviral therapy (ART) and its early initiation have led to effective immune restoration in people living… read more here.
Keywords: ltbi; asia pacific; ltbi treatment; treatment ... See more keywords
Contact investigation of tuberculosis in Brunei Darussalam: Evaluation and risk factor analysis
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjresp-2022-001224
Abstract: Introduction We evaluated the yield of tuberculosis (TB) contact investigation in Brunei Darussalam, and identified the associated factors for latent TB infection (LTBI) diagnosis, as well as for initiating and completing LTBI treatment. Methods Data… read more here.
Keywords: aor; ltbi treatment; contact; brunei ... See more keywords
Ethical issues in expanding latent TB management in high burden countries.
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DOI: 10.20529/ijme.2020.020
Abstract: Global efforts are being made to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) as a public health problem by 2030. These efforts are being thwarted by the challenge of effective management to minimise the progression of latent TB infection… read more here.
Keywords: ethical issues; management; treatment; ltbi treatment ... See more keywords
Cost-Effectiveness of Age-Expanding Strategy of Latent Tuberculosis Infection Treatment in Household Contacts in South Korea
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DOI: 10.3349/ymj.2022.0624
Abstract: Purpose The strategy of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) treatment in household tuberculosis (TB) contacts has been expanding in South Korea. However, there is little evidence of the cost-effectiveness of LTBI treatment in patients over 35… read more here.
Keywords: ltbi treatment; years years; age; treatment ... See more keywords
Association Between Plasma Exosomes S100A9/C4BPA and Latent Tuberculosis Infection Treatment: Proteomic Analysis Based on a Randomized Controlled Study
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.934716
Abstract: Background Identifying host plasma exosome proteins associated with host response to latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) treatment might promote our understanding of tuberculosis (TB) pathogenesis and provide useful tools for implementing the precise intervention. Methods Based… read more here.
Keywords: ltbi treatment; tuberculosis; plasma exosomes; infection ... See more keywords