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    The Tuberculosis Network European Trialsgroup (TBNET) fosters European tuberculosis research, enhancing understanding of drug-resistant tuberculosis and diagnostic tests. TBNET also supports pediatric tuberculosis and non-tuberculous mycobacterial research.

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    • Tuberculosis Research
    • Mycobacterial Diseases
    • Clinical Trials

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    • The Tuberculosis Network European Trialsgroup (TBNET) was established in 2006 as a scientific organization to advance tuberculosis research in Europe.
    • TBNET has grown into Europe's largest tuberculosis research network, comprising nearly 500 members across 22 EU and 49 worldwide countries.
    • The network focuses on collaborative research, including multicenter studies and database projects.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To collaboratively address research priorities in European tuberculosis.
    • To improve the understanding of multidrug-resistant (MDR) and extensively drug-resistant (XDR) tuberculosis management, risk, and prognosis.
    • To evaluate the clinical utility of novel diagnostic tests for tuberculosis and latent Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.

    Main Methods:

    • Conducting large-scale, pan-European, multicenter studies and database projects.
    • Facilitating basic research through small multicenter studies.
    • Establishing specialized branches for pediatric tuberculosis (ptbnet) and non-tuberculous mycobacterial diseases (NTM-NET).

    Main Results:

    • Substantially contributed to understanding MDR and XDR tuberculosis.
    • Enhanced knowledge on the clinical value of new diagnostic tests for tuberculosis in adults and children.
    • Advanced research in pediatric tuberculosis and non-tuberculous mycobacterial diseases through dedicated branches.

    Conclusions:

    • TBNET is a leading European research network significantly advancing tuberculosis knowledge and clinical practice.
    • The network's collaborative approach and specialized branches address critical aspects of tuberculosis and related diseases.
    • TBNET actively contributes to clinical management guidelines and capacity building, particularly in high-prevalence regions.