Condition: Mycobacterium Infections · Tuberculosis, Multidrug-Resistant · Latent Tuberculosis · Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Background: \- Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that affects numerous people worldwide. Researchers are interested in actively recruiting individuals with TB for research and treatment studies. Objectives: \- To collect blood and other samples to study the natural history of tuberculosis. Eligibility: \- Individuals 2 years of age and older who have either active or latent tuberculosis. Design: * Latent TB patients: Participants will have a single study visit with a physical examination and medical history, and will provide blood samples for testing. * Active TB patients: Participants will have an initial visit with a physical examination and medical history, and will provide blood samples for testing. Participants will also provide sputum samples if required, and may have an optional skin punch biopsy to collect a sample of skin tissue for study. * Treatment for active TB will be provided as part of this protocol. * Active TB participants may be asked to return for study visits every 1-2 months while receiving treatment.
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Carla D Williams, R.N. · (301) 443-9460 · carla.williams@nih.gov
Steven M Holland, M.D. · (301) 402-7684 · sholland@mail.nih.gov
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