Despite the existence of a government-run tuberculosis (TB) control program, the current
nationwide burden of TB continues to be a public health problem in Taiwan. Intense current …

Most people infected by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) do not have any signs or disease
symptoms, a condition known as latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). The introduction of …

Data are lacking on the performance of interferon-γ release assays (IGRAs) in children.
Although IGRAs are recommended for screening for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) …

Because anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) therapy has become increasingly popular in
many Asian countries, the risk of developing active tuberculosis (TB) among anti-TNF users …

SETTING: Recommendations for screening for latent tuberculous infection (LTBI) in patients
eligible for anti-tumour necrosis factor (TNF) agents remain unclear in endemic regions …

The introduction of biological agents, especially the tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (anti-
TNF), for the treatment of rheumatic diseases increased the risk of developing tuberculosis …

Background The tuberculin skin test (TST) is the most useful method for the diagnosis of
tuberculosis (TB). There is no evidence about the effect of bacillus Calmette–Guerin (BCG) …

Because anti‐tumor necrosis factor (anti‐TNF) therapy has become increasingly popular in
many Asian countries, the risk of developing active tuberculosis (TB) among anti‐TNF users …

Background Childhood tuberculosis (TB) accounts for a significant proportion of the global
tuberculosis disease burden. However, current and previous efforts to develop better …

Abstract Justification Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program (RNTCP) has focused
on adults with smear positivity—a tool not so well used in children with tuberculosis. There is …