Prevalence and treatment outcomes of latent tuberculosis infection among older patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in an area with intermediate tuberculosis burden

Prevalence and treatment outcomes of latent tuberculosis infection among older patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in an area with intermediate tuberculosis burden

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and aging both increase the risk of tuberculosis (TB), an important infectious disease in human. Exploring the burden and predictors of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) and treatment outcomes for older individuals with COPD is essential to guide LTBI...

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Main Authors: Hung-Ling Huang, Meng-Hsuan Cheng, Meng-Rui Lee, Jung-Yien Chien, Po-Liang Lu, Chau-Chyun Sheu, Jann-Yuan Wang, Inn-Wen Chong, Jinn-Moon Yang, Wei-Chang Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
Series:Emerging Microbes and Infections
Subjects:
Latent tuberculosis infection
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
prevalence
preventive therapy
safety
Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/22221751.2025.2497302
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