Comparison of latent tuberculosis infection rate between contacts with active tuberculosis and non-contacts

Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) rate is usually high in contacts with infectious TB patients. In TB-prevalent country, however, background LTBI rate is already high in general population.

Source: Respiratory Medicine CME - December 13, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Jung-Wan Yoo, Kyung-Wook Jo, Gu Young Park, Tae Sun Shim Source Type: research