Silent spreaders? new study investigates asymptomatic TB transmission

NCT ID NCT07312266

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study looks at whether people with tuberculosis (TB) who have no symptoms can still pass the infection to others. Researchers will track about 6,770 participants, including those with HIV, using advanced genetic tools to see if asymptomatic TB cases cause new infections. The goal is to better understand how TB spreads and improve control strategies.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Centro de Investigação em Saúde de Manhiça (CISM)

    RECRUITING

    Manhiça, Maputo Province, Mozambique

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