Treatment of asymptomatic tuberculosis: Protocol for a systematic review of treatment strategies, regimens, and clinical outcomes

This review will provide a comprehensive synthesis of current evidence on the treatment of asymptomatic TB. It aims to inform future clinical and public health strategies, including the potential for simplified or shortened treatment regimens tailored to this population. By identifying gaps and inconsistencies in current practice, the findings will support evidence-based decision-making and contribute to global TB control efforts.

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PLoS ONE
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2026-03-02
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0342929
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Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
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Treatment of asymptomatic tuberculosis: Protocol for a systematic review of treatment strategies, regimens, and clinical outcomes

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This review will provide a comprehensive synthesis of current evidence on the treatment of asymptomatic TB. It aims to inform future clinical and public health strategies, including the potential for simplified or shortened treatment regimens tailored to this population. By identifying gaps and inconsistencies in current practice, the findings will support evidence-based decision-making and contribute to global TB control efforts.

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Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University (CN), University of Toronto (CA), Fudan University (CN), Public Health Ontario (CA), Huashan Hospital (CN)
National Natural Science Foundation of China, National Key Research and Development Program of China
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