Detection and treatment of subclinical tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (Edinb). 2012 Nov;92(6):447-52. doi: 10.1016/j.tube.2012.06.004. Epub 2012 Jul 21.

Abstract

Reduction of active disease by preventive therapy has the potential to make an important contribution towards the goal of tuberculosis (TB) elimination. This report summarises discussions amongst a Working Group convened to consider areas of research that will be important in optimising the design and delivery of preventative therapies. The Working Group met in Cape Town on 26th February 2012, following presentation of results from the GC11 Grand Challenges in Global Health project to discover drugs for latent TB.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antitubercular Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Bacterial Load
  • Biomarkers
  • Drug Design
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunization Programs* / trends
  • Latent Tuberculosis / diagnosis*
  • Latent Tuberculosis / drug therapy*
  • Male
  • Models, Animal
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis / isolation & purification*
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis / pathogenicity
  • South Africa
  • Tuberculosis / prevention & control
  • Tuberculosis Vaccines / administration & dosage*
  • Tuberculosis Vaccines / immunology

Substances

  • Antitubercular Agents
  • Biomarkers
  • Tuberculosis Vaccines