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'The time dimension is fundamental because currently, without new tools, characterisation of tuberculosis states such as subclinical non-infectious (or incipient tuberculosis) is only possible when reviewing the history of cases before diagnosing microbiologically confirmed tuberculosis. By examining the trajectory of people who are later identified to have microbiologically confirmed tuberculosis, we will be able to identify when and if they had subclinical non-infectious tuberculosis at an earlier time.'
(ht @gpollara)
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanmic/article/PIIS2666-5247(24)00140-X/fulltext
@cyrilpedia thanks for rhe HT! It's a v thoughtful editorial (I also know 2-3 of the authors very well - good people!)