Diagnosis and Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection in Adults in South Korea
Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is characterized by immune responses to Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigens without clinical symptoms or evidence of active tuberculosis. Effective LTBI management is crucial for tuberculosis elimination, requiring accurate diagnosis and treatment. In South Korea, LTBI guidelines have been updated periodically, the latest being in 2024. This review discusses the recent changes in the Korean guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of LTBI in adults.
Authors
- Kyung‐Wook Jo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5949-248X)
- Young-Soon Yoon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2280-8871)
- Young Ae Kang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7783-5271)
- Joong-Yub Kim
- Hyung Woo Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8897-6598)
Institutions
- Ulsan College (KR)
- Yonsei University (KR)
- Severance Hospital (KR)
- Asan Medical Center (KR)
- Seoul National University Hospital (KR)
- University of Ulsan (KR)
- The Catholic University of Korea Incheon St. Mary's Hospital (KR)
- Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital (KR)
- Catholic University of Korea (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Tuberculosis & respiratory diseases
- Published
- 2024-10-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4046/trd.2024.0122
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.56
Funders
- Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency