Latent tuberculosis prevalence in healthcare workers in Laos: a cross-sectional study

Latent tuberculosis prevalence in healthcare workers in Laos: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Individuals with latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) have a high risk of active infection, morbidity and mortality. Healthcare workers are a group who have increased risk of infection and onward transmission to their patients and other susceptible individuals; however, LTBI is o...

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Main Authors: Sypaseuth Duangmixay, Siriphone Virachith, Judith M. Hübschen, Phitsada Siphanthong, Sakhone Suthepmany, Somphou Sayasone, Antony P. Black
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-01-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Health
Subjects:
Latent tuberculosis
Healthcare workers
Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-024-00677-2
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