Drivers of tuberculosis transmission
Measuring tuberculosis transmission is exceedingly difficult, given the remarkable variability
in the timing of clinical disease after Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection; incident disease …
in the timing of clinical disease after Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection; incident disease …
Methods used in the spatial analysis of tuberculosis epidemiology: a systematic review
Background Tuberculosis (TB) transmission often occurs within a household or community,
leading to heterogeneous spatial patterns. However, apparent spatial clustering of TB could …
leading to heterogeneous spatial patterns. However, apparent spatial clustering of TB could …
Spatially targeted screening to reduce tuberculosis transmission in high-incidence settings
As the leading infectious cause of death worldwide and the primary proximal cause of death
in individuals living with HIV, tuberculosis remains a global concern. Existing tuberculosis …
in individuals living with HIV, tuberculosis remains a global concern. Existing tuberculosis …
An explanation for the low proportion of tuberculosis that results from transmission between household and known social contacts
N McCreesh, RG White - Scientific reports, 2018 - nature.com
We currently have little idea where Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) transmission occurs in
high incidence settings. Molecular studies suggest that only around 8–19% of transmission …
high incidence settings. Molecular studies suggest that only around 8–19% of transmission …
Detection, survival and infectious potential of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the environment: a review of the evidence and epidemiological implications
Much remains unknown about Mycobacterium tuberculosis transmission. Seminal
experimental studies from the 1950s demonstrated that airborne expulsion of droplet nuclei …
experimental studies from the 1950s demonstrated that airborne expulsion of droplet nuclei …
Quantifying Mycobacterium tuberculosis Transmission Dynamics Across Global Settings: A Systematic Analysis
The degree to which individual heterogeneity in the production of secondary cases
(“superspreading”) affects tuberculosis (TB) transmission has not been systematically …
(“superspreading”) affects tuberculosis (TB) transmission has not been systematically …
Blurring cluster randomized trials and observational studies: Two-Stage TMLE for subsampling, missingness, and few independent units
Cluster randomized trials (CRTs) often enroll large numbers of participants; yet due to
resource constraints, only a subset of participants may be selected for outcome assessment …
resource constraints, only a subset of participants may be selected for outcome assessment …
The Association Between Social Network Characteristics and Tuberculosis Infection Among Adults in 9 Rural Ugandan Communities
Background Social network analysis can elucidate tuberculosis transmission dynamics
outside the home and may inform novel network-based case-finding strategies. Methods We …
outside the home and may inform novel network-based case-finding strategies. Methods We …
[HTML][HTML] Mapping sites of high TB transmission risk: integrating the shared air and social behaviour of TB cases and adolescents in a South African township
B Patterson, CD Morrow, D Kohls, C Deignan… - Science of The Total …, 2017 - Elsevier
Background Tuberculosis remains a major public health problem in poverty-stricken areas of
the world. Communal gathering places account for the majority of TB transmission in high …
the world. Communal gathering places account for the majority of TB transmission in high …
Plan Beta for tuberculosis: it's time to think seriously about poorly ventilated congregate settings
Globally, the rates of decline in tuberculosis (TB) incidence are disappointing, but in line with
model predictions regarding the likely impact of the DOTS strategy. Here, we review …
model predictions regarding the likely impact of the DOTS strategy. Here, we review …