Latent tuberculous infection: ethical considerations in formulating public health policy

Denholm JT, Matteelli A, Reis A (2015)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2015

Journal

International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease

Book Volume: 19

Pages Range: 137-40

Journal Issue: 2

DOI: 10.5588/ijtld.14.0543

Abstract

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.

Authors with CRIS profile

André Wiesmann da Silva Reis Lehrstuhl für Humangenetik

Involved external institutions

World Health Organization CH Switzerland (CH) Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) AU Australia (AU)

How to cite

APA:

Denholm, J.T., Matteelli, A., & Reis, A. (2015). Latent tuberculous infection: ethical considerations in formulating public health policy. International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 19(2), 137-40. https://doi.org/10.5588/ijtld.14.0543

MLA:

Denholm, J. T., Alberto Matteelli, and André Reis. "Latent tuberculous infection: ethical considerations in formulating public health policy." International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease 19.2 (2015): 137-40.

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