Management of Latent Tuberculosis Infection: A Key Step in the Direction of TB Elimination from the World

Authors: Amit S , Puneet A and Prabhpreet S

DOI: 10.23880/oajprs-16000133

Volume 6, Issue 1

Abstract

Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the body without signs and symptoms, or radiographic or bacteriologic evidence of tuberculosis (TB) disease. Approximately one-third of the world’s population is infected.

Keywords: Latent Tuberculosis; Respiratory Diseases; Mycobacterium tuberculosis

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