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Epidemiological insights to inform the development and implementation of new vaccines against tuberculosis

Research output: PhD ThesisPhd-Thesis - Research and graduation internal

Abstract

Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), remains the leading infectious cause of death worldwide. It spreads through the air from people with active pulmonary TB. Mtb infection refers to a state where the bacteria are present in the body but inactive, causing no symptoms and not being contagious. However, in about 5–10%of infected individuals, the bacteria
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • Universiteit van Amsterdam
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Cobelens, Franciscus, Supervisor
  • White, R. G., Supervisor, External person
  • Tiemersma, Edine, Co-supervisor, External person
Award date5 Sept 2025
Print ISBNs9789493278936
Publication statusPublished - 2025

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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