N S Shah

TL;DR: Smear-negative TB represents a large proportion of TB cases in the United States, and occurs more often among persons in groups more likely to undergo TB screening, and underscores the need for continued vigilance in screening of high-risk persons.

TL;DR: Annual CXRs may be a high-yield, inexpensive method for TB screening in PLHAs, but the follow-up of TB suspects to confirm diagnosis and initiate treatment is crucial.

TL;DR: This paper traces a commonly used migration route from sub-Saharan Africa to Europe, identifying situations at each stage in which human rights and ethical values might be affected in relation to TB care.

TL;DR: The LiPA provided rapid results that were highly predictive of RMP resistance and MDR-TB, and performance and cost-effectiveness should be evaluated in patients during routine program conditions.

TL;DR: In eThekwini, XDR-TB case homes were clustered into hotspots with more poverty indicators than non-hotspots, suggesting prevention efforts targeting hotspot communities and congregate settings may be effective in reducing community transmission.