Data on Tuberculosis Reported by Suchitra Surve and Colleagues (Latent TB in Indian pediatric population: An update on evidence gaps and research needs).

A report from Maharashtra, India discusses the need for more research on latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) in children under the age of five. The researchers conducted a literature review and found a lack of statistically significant data on the prevalence of LTBI in this population. They emphasize the importance of filling this research gap to better understand and address the global burden of TB disease. The study also highlights the need for more data on awareness and physiological effects of LTBI in young children. [Extracted from the article]