title: Latent tuberculous infection: ethical considerations in formulating public health policy.
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.affiliation: Victoria Tuberculosis Program, Melbourne Health, Parkville, Australia; Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Denholm
authors.affiliation: Global Health Ethics Unit, Department of Knowledge, Ethics and Research, World Health Organization (WHO), Geneva, Switzerland.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Matteelli
authors.affiliation: TB/HIV and Community Engagement Unit, Global TB Program, WHO, Geneva, Switzerland.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Reis
mesh_terms: D004992:Ethics, Medical; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D055985:Latent Tuberculosis / Q000628:therapy*; D011050:Policy Making