Initiation and completion of treatment for latent tuberculosis infection in migrants globally: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is one of the most prevalent infections globally and can lead to the development of active tuberculosis disease. In many low-burden countries, LTBI is concentrated within migrant populations often because of a higher disease burden in the migrant's country of origin. National programmes consequently focus on screening and treating LTBI in migrants to prevent future tuberculosis cases; however, how effective these programmes are is unclear. We aimed to assess LTBI treatment initiation and outcomes among migrants, and the factors that influence both.

Methods

For this systematic review and meta-analysis, we searched Embase, MEDLINE, and Global Health, and manually searched grey literature from Jan 1, 2000, to April 21, 2020. We in

SUBMITTER: Rustage K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8612939 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature