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The aim is to address the burden of latent TB infection in solid organ transplant recipients and highlight the necessity for screening and treatment.

January 25, 2026Open Access

Latent TB infection in solid organ transplant recipients in Serbia: A single center experience from a low TB burden country.

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The aim is to address the burden of latent TB infection in solid organ transplant recipients and highlight the necessity for screening and treatment.
Analyzed cases of LTBI in solid organ transplant recipients at a single center in Serbia.
Collaborated with transplant physicians, pulmonologists, and public health teams.
Emphasized preventive treatment and TB strategies.
Identified a substantial burden of LTBI and TB among solid organ transplant recipients.
Highlighted the necessity of systematic LTBI screening for this population.
Promoted collaboration among healthcare professionals to enhance TB prevention strategies.

Abstract

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.

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Milisavljevic et al. (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6975b2aefeba4585c2d6e195 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0339925

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