The preventive treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is of great importance for the
elimination and control of tuberculosis (TB) worldwide, but existing screening methods for …

Background: Treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is an important component of
tuberculosis (TB) control, and this study updates a previous network meta-analysis of the …

Comprehensive guidelines for treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) among
persons living in the United States were last published in 2000 (American Thoracic Society …

Abstract Background. Individuals infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) may
develop symptoms and signs of disease (tuberculosis disease) or may have no clinical …

Background In sub-Saharan Africa, the burden of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)–
associated tuberculosis is high. We conducted a trial with a 2-by-2 factorial design to assess …

All members of the Guidelines Group were asked to complete a World Health Organization
(WHO) declaration of interest form and only two declared a conflict of interest. These were …

This report updates and combines earlier versions of guidelines for the prevention and
treatment of opportunistic infections (OIs) in HIV-infected adults (ie, persons aged> 18 years) …

Increased emphasis on community collaboration indicates the need for consensus
regarding the definition of community within public health. This study examined whether …

Background Individuals with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection are at an
increased risk of developing active tuberculosis (TB). It is known that treatment of latent TB …

Background Treatment of latent tuberculosis in patients infected with the human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is efficacious, but few patients around the world receive such …