The Global Burden of Latent Tuberculosis Infection: A Re-estimation Using Mathematical Modelling
The Global Burden of Latent Tuberculosis Infection: A Re-estimation Using Mathematical Modelling
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United States: Public Library of Science
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The existing estimate of the global burden of latent TB infection (LTBI) as "one-third" of the world population is nearly 20 y old. Given the importance of controlling LTBI as part of the End TB Strategy for eliminating TB by 2050, changes in demography and scientific understanding, and progress in TB control, it is important to re-assess the globa...
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The Global Burden of Latent Tuberculosis Infection: A Re-estimation Using Mathematical Modelling
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1840921845
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1840921845
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1549-1676,1549-1277
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1549-1676
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10.1371/journal.pmed.1002152
