Abstract
If James has a latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI), he is at risk of developing active tuberculosis disease but he is not yet sick. LTBI is a liminal space between health and illness. Diagnosed with LTBI, James could be conceptualised as having a liminal body. Treatments for LTBI are available, but why would a person seek treatment for a disease he does not yet have? One thing is definite: James needs to be educated about the symptoms and severity of active tuberculosis disease.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 565-566 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Journal of Bioethical Inquiry |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 12 Dec 2014 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Bacillus Calmette-Guérin vaccine
- Latent tuberculosis infection
- Liminal
- QuantiFERON-TB Gold
- Tuberculin skin test
- Tuberculosis
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