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Cost-effectiveness and health impact of screening and treatment of<i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i>infection among formerly incarcerated individuals in Brazil

2024-01-04

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<h4>Background</h4> Formerly incarcerated individuals experience high tuberculosis (TB) incidence rates but are generally not considered among risk groups eligible for TB prevention. We investigated the potential health impact and cost-effectiveness of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) infection screening and TB preventive treatment (TPT) for formerly incarcerated individuals in Brazil. <h4>Methods</h4> Using publi...

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7dcec71c-0c03-5b19-bed9-35da014856ee
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10.1101/2024.01.03.23300373
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