Interferon gamma release assay post BCG among newborns and family members living in a crowded area in Jakarta, Indonesia

Conclusions: Untreated pulmonary TB infection in a crowded area infects the surrounding neighbors, resulting in latent TB infection. An active program for detecting pulmonary TB cases and preventive measures need to be taken seriously to contain the potential spread of the infection.
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research