The tuberculosis bacteria 'hide' in nearly a quarter of the world's population

University Hospital Aarhus, University of Aarhus (Denmark) and University of Lindköping (Sweden) have pointed out that up to a quarter of the world's population are carrying Mycobacterium Tuberculosis causing tuberculosis in the body.

Most people who are exposed only carry the bacteria in their latent form, without any symptoms. But it is always a "ghost" that hangs in their lives, whenever possible.

The incidence of latent TB in the human body is much higher than before.

To this conclusion, the researchers looked at 88 scientific studies from 36 different countries, based on epidemiological evidence to estimate the true prevalence of tuberculosis worldwide. .

A new tool is also used to search for latent tuberculosis in the body 351,811 volunteers to control. Scientists have identified the prevalence of latent TB in these people between 1/5 and April 1.

This study has recorded the incidence of latent tuberculosis in the human body, much higher than previous research evidence.

Associate Professor Christian Wejse, a member of the research team, emphasized: "It is very difficult to achieve the WHO goal (World Health Organization) to eliminate tuberculosis in 2035. This goal will not be achieved if There is no suitable treatment for people with latent tuberculosis, which is expected to be very large, nearly a quarter of the global population, and at any time at risk. "

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