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Which people with latent TB are at highest risk of developing active disease?

April 26, 2017active developing disease Highest latent people risk TB

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Which people with latent TB are at highest risk of developing active disease?

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Overall, 5-10 percent of all people with latent tuberculosis will go on to develop active disease. The risk of reactivation is greatest in those with recent TB infection and in people with conditions which weaken the immune system.