Latent TB infection in solid organ transplant recipients in Serbia: A single center experience from a low TB burden country
The substantially elevated burden of LTBI and TB among SOT recipients underscores the need for systematic LTBI screening and targeted preventive treatment. Strengthened collaboration among transplant physicians, pulmonologists, and public health teams is essential to improve TB prevention strategies in this vulnerable population, particularly in countries aiming for TB elimination.
Authors
- T. Adzic Vukicevic
- Maja Stošić
- Nataša Jovanović
- Jovana Milisavljevic
Institutions
- Singidunum University (RS)
- University of Belgrade (RS)
- Kliničko Bolnički Centar Zvezdara (RS)
- Centar za Promociju Nauke (RS)
- Institute of Public Health of Serbia (RS)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2026-01-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0339925
- Primary Topic
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00