Guidelines on the management of latent tuberculosis infection

Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is defined as a state of persistent immune response to stimulation by Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigens without evidence of clinically manifested active TB. A direct measurement tool for M. tuberculosis infection in humans is currently unavailable. The vast maj...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: World Health Organization (author)
Autores Corporativos: World Health Organization, author (author), World Health Organization. Contributor (contributor), World Health Organization. Content Provider (content provider)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Geneva, Switzerland : World Health Organization [2015]
Edición:1st ed
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Sumario:Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is defined as a state of persistent immune response to stimulation by Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigens without evidence of clinically manifested active TB. A direct measurement tool for M. tuberculosis infection in humans is currently unavailable. The vast majority of infected persons have no signs or symptoms of TB but are at risk for developing activetuberculosis (TB) disease. This can be averted by preventive treatment. These Guidelines on the management of latent tuberculosis infection were developed in accordanceto the requirements and recommended p
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (38 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9789240693524