Background Xpert MTB/RIF (Xpert MTB/RIF) and Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra (Xpert Ultra), the
newest version, are the only World Health Organization (WHO)‐recommended rapid tests …

Background Xpert MTB/RIF and Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra (Xpert Ultra) are World Health
Organization (WHO)‐recommended rapid tests that simultaneously detect tuberculosis and …

Tuberculosis (TB) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality among refugees and
migrant populations. These groups are among the most vulnerable populations at increased …

Background Inadequate case detection results in high levels of undiagnosed tuberculosis in
sub-Saharan Africa. Data for the effect of new diagnostic tools when used for community …

Abstract Background In 2018, there were 70.8 million refugees, asylum seekers and persons
displaced by wars and conflicts worldwide. Many of these individuals face a high risk for …

During its global dispersal, Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) has encountered varied
geographic environments and host populations. Although local adaptation seems to be a …

Objective To explore antecedents, components and influencing factors on active case-
finding (ACF) policy development and implementation. Design Scoping review, searching …

Background The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends active case-finding (ACF)
of tuberculosis (TB) in certain high-risk groups; however, more evidence is needed to …

Background There is a large increase in the numbers of refugees and asylum seekers
worldwide and a lack of data on the carriage of antimicrobial resistance in refugee/asylum …

Background Conflict has played a role in the large-scale deterioration of health systems in
low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) and increased risk of infections and …