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ArticleEuropean journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology2026

Is the unavailability of rifapentine holding back the end TB strategy in Europe? Implication for tuberculosis control among migrants and refugees.

Salvatore Rotundo, Francesca Serapide, Giacomo Guido, Francesco Di Gennaro, Alessandro Russo

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Article in European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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  1. Is the unavailability of rifapentine holding back the end TB strategy in Europe? Implication for tuberculosis control among migrants and refugees.European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors.

Salvatore RotundoInfectious Diseases Unit, "San Giovanni di Dio" Hospital, Crotone, Italy. srotundo91@gmail.com.
Francesca SerapideDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences, "Magna Graecia" University, Catanzaro, Italy.
Giacomo GuidoClinic of Infectious Diseases, Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area (DiMePRe-J), University of Bari "Aldo Moro" Bari, Bari, Italy.
Francesco Di GennaroClinic of Infectious Diseases, Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area (DiMePRe-J), University of Bari "Aldo Moro" Bari, Bari, Italy.
Alessandro RussoDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences, "Magna Graecia" University, Catanzaro, Italy. a.russo@unicz.it.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Recent advancements in tuberculosis (TB) treatment are reshaping how the disease is understood and managed, particularly through improved differentiation between TB infection and active disease, which enables more tailored treatment approaches. Rifapentine-based regimens are at the forefront, offering shorter treatment durations and better patient adherence, making them especially valuable for individuals living with HIV or managing multiple comorbidities. While these advancements offer great potential, the letter stresses the ongoing challenges faced by marginalized populations, including delayed diagnosis and poor access to quality care, which hinder global TB control efforts. It calls for availability of rifapentine in Europe to ensure equitable treatment access and support the WHO’s TB eradication goals.

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Antibiotics, AntitubercularAntitubercular AgentsRefugeesRifampinTransients and MigrantsTuberculosisEuropeHealth Services AccessibilityHIV InfectionsHumansAntibiotics, AntitubercularAntitubercular AgentsRifampinrifapentineEuropeMigrantsRefugeesRifapentineTuberculosis

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