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Latent tuberculous infection: ethical considerations in formulating public health policy

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There is increasing interest in the introduction of public health policies relating to latent tuberculous infection (LTBI). However, there has been little previous systematic engagement with LTBI from an ethical perspective. This article offers a general overview of ethical issues in relation to LTBI, with particular focus on those aspects relevant to the development and implementation of public health policy. Key characteristics of LTBI are discussed from an ethical perspective, with examples of challenging situations for policy makers.

Keywords: consent; ethics; migration; risk; screening

Document Type: Research Article

Affiliations: 1: Victoria Tuberculosis Program, Melbourne Health, Parkville, Australia; Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia 2: Global Health Ethics Unit, Department of Knowledge, Ethics and Research, World Health Organization (WHO), Geneva, Switzerland 3: TB/HIV and Community Engagement Unit, Global TB Program, WHO, Geneva, Switzerland

Publication date: 01 February 2015

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