Prevalence of Tuberculosis in Central Asia and Southern Caucasus: A Systematic Literature Review.

ABSTRACT: Background: In 2023, tuberculosis (TB) caused 1.25 million deaths globally, remaining a leading infectious killer. Central Asia and Southern Caucasus face high TB burdens, particularly Mongolia. This review synthesizes TB prevalence data and diagnostic capabilities in these regions to support public health strategies. Methods: This systematic review aimed to synthesize current data on TB prevalence in Central Asia, Southern Caucasus, and Mongolia to support public health strategies and research priorities. A comprehensive search of PubMed and Google Scholar was conducted for English-language articles published up to 2023. Studies were assessed using a modified Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Nine studies met the inclusion criteria, covering Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikis

SUBMITTER: Idayat M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12468312 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature