Research and analysis

Tuberculosis (TB)

These rapid reviews aim to identify and assess evidence related to tuberculosis (TB).

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 27 September 2023
• Last updated: 9 January 2024 — See all updates

Documents

Contact tracing strategies for detecting tuberculosis in people exposed to tuberculosis in low incidence countries: a rapid review

Ref: GOV-15900. Published January 2024

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Prevalence of latent tuberculosis (TB) infection in occupational groups who have prolonged indoor contact with cows: a rapid review

Ref: GOV-15422. Published September 2023

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Details

Two rapid reviews were conducted to identify and summarise evidence relating to TB.

Contact tracing strategies for detecting tuberculosis in people exposed to tuberculosis in low incidence countries: a rapid review

Published January 2024

This review searched up to 27 October 2023 for evidence on the effectiveness of contact tracing strategies for detection of TB in people exposed to a person with active TB in low TB incidence countries. No studies matching the inclusion criteria were identified.

Prevalence of latent TB infection in occupational groups who have prolonged indoor contact with cows: a rapid review

Published September 2023

This review searched up to 19 May 2023 for evidence on the prevalence of latent TB infection within the UK, Ireland, and Western Europe in farmers and farm workers, vets, abattoir workers, and any other occupation that involves prolonged indoor contact with cows. It includes 3 studies, all of which look at screening for TB in farmers, farm workers, and people with close contact with cattle after outbreaks of bovine TB in herds in the UK between 1993 and 2004.

Published 27 September 2023

Last updated 9 January 2024 + show all updates

1. 9 January 2024

   Added 'Contact tracing strategies for detecting tuberculosis in people exposed to tuberculosis in low incidence countries: a rapid review'.

2. 27 September 2023

   First published.