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Asymptomatic TB

Description

The study investigates the biological characteristics of asymptomatic TB and identifies two distinct subtypes with different disease severity. It highlights the difficulty of detecting asymptomatic TB using current screening approaches and the potential for undetected individuals to contribute to TB transmission
TB vaccine theme
Accessibility
Epidemiological impact, Implementation strategies and feasibility

Project details

Country
South Africa
Timeline
2026
Target group
Adolescents, Adults
Vaccine
Type of protection of vaccine
Prevention of disease, Prevention of infection
Type of research
Qualitivative, quantative
Partners involved
South African Tuberculosis Vaccine Initiative (SATVI), University of Cape Town
Type of project
research
Funder
Civil Society
Governmental Body

Resources

Asymptomatic TB: A Hidden Challenge for TB Control

Contact

Thomas Scriba
thomas.scriba@uct.ac.za
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