Research and analysis

Transmission of zoonotic TB between humans

Evidence of the risk of human-to-human transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB).

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 24 September 2025

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Zoonotic tuberculosis transmission between humans

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This rapid systematic review summarised evidence on the risk of transmitting Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex species including M. bovis, M. caprae, M. microti, M. orygis, and M. TB from humans to humans.

This rapid systematic review searched for research published up to 11 November 2024. Three studies including one retrospective cohort, one prospective cohort, and one case-control study were identified for inclusion.

Published 24 September 2025