Cox SR, Erisa KC, Kitonsa PJ, Nalutaaya A, Nantale M, Kayondo F, Mukiibi J, Mukiibi M, Nakasolya O, Dowdy DW, Katamba A, Kendall EA. Accuracy of C-Reactive Protein for Tuberculosis Detection in General-Population Screening and Ambulatory-Care Triage in Uganda. Ann Am Thorac Soc. 2024 Jun;21(6):875-883. doi: 10.1513/AnnalsATS.202308-752OC. PMID: 38259069; PMCID: PMC11160129.
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OVERDUE: Including pregnant & lactating participants in TB research
TB diagnoses and mortality in hospitalized people living with HIV in South Africa
Shearer K, Variava E, Kekana B, Abraham P, Moloantoa T, Golub JE, Martinson N, Hoffmann C. TB diagnoses and mortality in hospitalized people living with HIV in South Africa. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2024 Jun 1;28(6):301-303. doi: 10.5588/ijtld.23.0431. PMID: 38822479.
Relationship between HIV viral suppression and multidrug resistant tuberculosis treatment outcomes
Geiger K, Patil A, Budhathoki C, Dooley KE, Lowensen K, Ndjeka N, Ngozo J, Farley JE. Relationship between HIV viral suppression and multidrug resistant tuberculosis treatment outcomes. PLOS Glob Public Health. 2024 May 6;4(5):e0002714. doi: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0002714. PMID: 38709764; PMCID: PMC11073678.
A modified BCG with depletion of enzymes associated with peptidoglycan amidation induces enhanced protection against tuberculosis in mice
Shaku MT, Um PK, Ocius KL, Apostolos AJ, Pires MM, Bishai WR, Kana BD. A modified BCG with depletion of enzymes associated with peptidoglycan amidation induces enhanced protection against tuberculosis in mice. Elife. 2024 Apr 19;13:e89157. doi: 10.7554/eLife.89157. PMID: 38639995; PMCID: PMC11132681.
Restocking the tuberculosis drug arsenal
Nuermberger, E.L., Chaisson, R.E. Restocking the tuberculosis drug arsenal. Nat Med 30, 642–643 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-024-02840-y
The magnitude of unfavorable tuberculosis treatment outcomes and their relation with baseline undernutrition and sustained undernutrition among children receiving tuberculosis treatment in central Ethiopia
Burusie A, Enquesilassie F, Salazar-Austin N, Addissie A. The magnitude of unfavorable tuberculosis treatment outcomes and their relation with baseline undernutrition and sustained undernutrition among children receiving tuberculosis treatment in central Ethiopia. Heliyon. 2024;10(6):e28040. Published 2024 Mar 16. doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28040
US Guidelines Fall Short on Short-Course Tuberculosis-Preventive Therapy
Krishnan S, Chaisson RE. US Guidelines Fall Short on Short-Course Tuberculosis-Preventive Therapy. Clin Infect Dis. 2024;78(3):514-517. doi:10.1093/cid/ciad659
Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Among Women with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Taking Isoniazid Preventive Therapy During the First Trimester
Gupta A, Hughes MD, Cruz JL, et al. Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Among Women with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Taking Isoniazid Preventive Therapy During the First Trimester. Clin Infect Dis. 2024;78(3):667-673. doi:10.1093/cid/ciad583
What is next for BCG revaccination to prevent tuberculosis?
White RG, Fiore-Gartland AJ, Hanekom WA, et al. What is next for BCG revaccination to prevent tuberculosis?. Lancet Respir Med. 2024;12(3):e7-e8. doi:10.1016/S2213-2600(24)00009-2