LATENT TUBERCULOSIS: DEBUNKING COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS

Oripov Shavkatjon Yuldashevich

Authors

Oripov Shavkatjon Yuldashevich Department of Phthisiology and Pulmonology, Andijan State Medical Institute, Andijan, Uzbekistan

Keywords:

Latent tuberculosis, Active tuberculosis vs. latent TB, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Asymptomatic TB infection, TB transmission misconceptions, Non-infectious TB, Public health awareness

Abstract

Latent tuberculosis (LTBI) affects a large portion of the global population yet remains widely misunderstood. Although individuals with LTBI are asymptomatic and non-infectious, they can progress to active tuberculosis (TB) under certain conditions. This article addresses the most common misconceptions about latent TB, clarifies its clinical and public health significance, and highlights evidence-based strategies for screening and management.

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