Investigation of the prevalence of latent tuberculosis in cancer patients compared to non-cancer patients: a case-control study

Investigation of the prevalence of latent tuberculosis in cancer patients compared to non-cancer patients: a case-control study

BackgroundLatent tuberculosis (TB) can reactivate in immunocompromised individuals, such as cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, leading to severe complications. Understanding the prevalence of latent TB in this high-risk group is crucial, especially in regions with moderate to high TB burdens.A...

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Main Authors: Masoud Mortezazadeh, Mehdi Karimi, Mohsen Esfandbod, Abbas Mofidi, Nima Hemmati, Mehdi Kashani, Niyousha Shirsalimi, Seyyed Taher Seyyed Mahmoudi, Ehsan Kamali Yazdi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-12-01
Series:Oncology Reviews
Subjects:
tuberculosis
infectious disease
cancer
tuberculin skin test
Mycobacterium
oncology
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/or.2024.1445678/full
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