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Mass screening for TB effective for asymptomatic older adults
Janelle Barowski
Aug. 30, 2023, 8:27 p.m.
Mass screening is more effective than passive detection for identifying tuberculosis (TB) infection in older adults, primarily due to higher detection rates among asymptomatic individuals and those with limited health care access.