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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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Geneva, Switzerland :
World Health Organization
[2015]
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| Edition: | 1st ed |
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| See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009622068206719 |
| Summary: | 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 |
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| Item Description: | Description based upon print version of record. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (38 p.) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9789240693524 |
