ReviewTropical medicine and infectious disease2026
Series 2: Invisible Threats: A Global Scoping Review of Risk Factors for Tuberculosis Infection.
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Abstract
backgroundTuberculosis (TB) remains a major global health challenge, with
methodsA preliminary PubMed search was conducted on 25 August 2024, using the keywords "latent tuberculosis infection," "risk factors," and "systematic review." Targeted reviews were then performed in November 2024 to examine factors influencing progression from exposure to
resultsThe scoping review analysed eight systematic reviews, grouping findings into three key themes: (1) proximity and behavioural risk factors; (2) environmental risk factors; and (3) host immune vulnerabilities. Close contact with people with TB in crowded settings, such as dormitories, healthcare facilities, and prisons, was strongly associated with an elevated risk of TBI. Healthcare workers travelling from low- to high-incidence regions faced the highest risk due to frequent exposure to
conclusionEffective TBI control demands a multifaceted approach, combining robust infection prevention and control measures, comorbidity management, and mitigation of behavioural risk factors like smoking. Tailored strategies are crucial for high-risk settings such as healthcare facilities and prisons. Multisectoral collaboration is essential to address key risk factors and protect vulnerable populations from progressing to TBI.
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