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Tuberculosis has been linked to an increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). We assessed whether latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is associated with subclinical coronary atherosclerosis in two TB-prevalent areas. We analyzed cross-sectional data from studies conducted in Lima, Peru, and Kampala, Uganda. Individuals ≥40 years old were included. We excluded persons with known history of ASCVD events or active TB. Participants underwent QuantiFERON®-TB (QFT) testing to define LTBI, and computed tomograp
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