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Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Mathematical Modeling
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) incidence is declining in the USA.
  • Distinct trends exist between US-born and foreign-born populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To model TB transmission in the USA.
  • To assess the impact of treating latent TB infection on elimination time.

Main Methods:

  • A mathematical transmission model was developed.
  • The model was calibrated to recent TB incidence data.
  • Simulations projected TB elimination under various intervention scenarios.

Main Results:

  • TB elimination in the US-born population is projected by 2100 if current control efforts continue.
  • Elimination in the foreign-born population is unlikely within the same timeframe, even with increased testing and treatment.
  • Reducing transmission could accelerate US-born elimination but not foreign-born elimination.

Conclusions:

  • Sustained control efforts are crucial for TB elimination in the US-born population.
  • Targeted interventions for the foreign-born population require enhancement beyond current projections.
  • Addressing transmission is key for domestic TB control, but specific strategies are needed for foreign-born populations.