Global, Regional and National Trends in Latent Tuberculosis Infection Prevalence From 1990 to 2023, With Projections to 2050
Background: Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is the major reservoir for future tuberculosis (TB) disease. Updated estimates of long-term trends, demographic redistribution, and future burden are needed to inform prevention-oriented TB policy in the era of the World Health Organization (WHO) End TB Strategy.Methods:...