Background Human migration is increasing in magnitude and scope. The majority of
migrants arriving in high-income countries originate from countries with a high prevalence of …

Human migration is rising globally and has increased substantially in recent years, resulting
in movement of microbes to new geographic regions. This trend has implications for the …

Background: it is widely assumed that individuals with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb)
infection remain at lifelong risk of tuberculosis (TB) disease. However, there is substantial …

Many countries offer different pathways through which migrants can enter a new country. In
Canada, there are three main immigrant admission classes: economic, family, and refugee …

• All foreign-born persons immigrating to Canada and certain temporary residents undergo a
mandatory medical immigration examination before arrival. This examination includes a …

Background The risk of progression to tuberculosis (TB) disease is greatest soon after
infection, yet disease may occur many years or decades later. However, rates of TB …

Background Migrants account for the majority of tuberculosis (TB) cases in low-incidence
countries in western Europe. TB incidence among migrants might be influenced by patterns …

Background Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) screening and treatment is a key component
of the World Health Organization (WHO) EndTB Strategy, but the impact of LTBI screening …

Background Tuberculosis (TB) is the world's leading infectious cause of death, killing
millions every year. In Canada, considered a low-incidence country for TB, the burden of the …

Introduction The identification and treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) among
immigrants from high-incidence regions who move to low-incidence countries is generally …