Methods used in the spatial analysis of tuberculosis epidemiology: a systematic review
Background Tuberculosis (TB) transmission often occurs within a household or community,
leading to heterogeneous spatial patterns. However, apparent spatial clustering of TB could …
leading to heterogeneous spatial patterns. However, apparent spatial clustering of TB could …
Mycobacterium tuberculosis Transmission in High-Incidence Settings—New Paradigms and Insights
Tuberculosis has affected humankind for thousands of years, but a deeper understanding of
its cause and transmission only arose after Robert Koch discovered Mycobacterium …
its cause and transmission only arose after Robert Koch discovered Mycobacterium …
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in children and adolescents: current strategies for prevention and treatment
JA Seddon, S Johnson, M Palmer… - Expert Review of …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction An estimated 30,000 children develop multidrug-resistant (MDR) tuberculosis
(TB) each year, with only a small proportion diagnosed and treated. This field has historically …
(TB) each year, with only a small proportion diagnosed and treated. This field has historically …
Finding and treating both tuberculosis disease and latent infection during population-wide active case finding for tuberculosis elimination
In recognition of the high rates of undetected tuberculosis in the community, the World
Health Organization (WHO) encourages targeted active case finding (ACF) among “high …
Health Organization (WHO) encourages targeted active case finding (ACF) among “high …
Resource reprioritisation amid competing health risks for TB and COVID-19
As the world races to understand COVID-19 and contain its spread, South Africa faces
unprecedented challenges. While preliminary research identifies current and previous TB …
unprecedented challenges. While preliminary research identifies current and previous TB …
Understanding the biology, morbidity and social contexts of adolescent tuberculosis: a prospective observational cohort study protocol (Teen TB)
J Swanepoel, K Zimri, MM Van Der Zalm… - BMJ open, 2022 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Introduction A considerable burden of the tuberculosis (TB) epidemic is found in
adolescents. The reasons for increased susceptibility to TB infection and higher incidence of …
adolescents. The reasons for increased susceptibility to TB infection and higher incidence of …
Tuberculosis in adolescents and young adults: Emerging data on TB transmission and prevention among vulnerable young people
Adolescents and young adults (AYA, ages 10–24 years) comprise a uniquely important but
understudied population in global efforts to end tuberculosis (TB), the leading infectious …
understudied population in global efforts to end tuberculosis (TB), the leading infectious …
[HTML][HTML] Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Hotspots in Oliver Reginald Tambo District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Background: The global push to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) as a public health threat is
increasingly urgent, particularly in high-burden areas like the Oliver Reginald Tambo District …
increasingly urgent, particularly in high-burden areas like the Oliver Reginald Tambo District …
Where is tuberculosis transmission happening? Insights from the literature, new tools to study transmission and implications for the elimination of tuberculosis
More than 10 million new cases of tuberculosis (TB) are diagnosed worldwide each year.
The majority of these cases occur in low‐and middle‐income countries where the TB …
The majority of these cases occur in low‐and middle‐income countries where the TB …
Optimizing community screening for tuberculosis: Spatial analysis of localized case finding from door-to-door screening for TB in an urban district of Ho Chi Minh City …
Background Tuberculosis (TB) is the deadliest infectious disease globally. Current case
finding approaches may miss many people with TB or detect them too late. Data and …
finding approaches may miss many people with TB or detect them too late. Data and …