Identifying locations of recent TB transmission in rural Uganda: a multidisciplinary approach

Objectives Targeting high Tuberculosis (TB) transmission sites may offer a novel approach to TB prevention in sub‐Saharan Africa. We sought to characterise TB transmission sites in a rural Ugandan township. Methods We recruited adults starting TB treatment in Tororo, Uganda, over 1 year. Fifty four TB cases provided names of frequent contacts, sites of residence, health care, work and social activities, and two sputum samples. Mycobacterium...