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Journal of Clinical Tuberculosis and Other Mycobacterial Diseases

Journal of Clinical Tuberculosis and Other Mycobacterial Diseases is an Open Access publication that provides a forum for clinically relevant articles on all aspects of tuberculosis and other mycobacterial infections, including epidemiology, transmission, diagnosis, treatment, drug resistance, research, thematic reviews, and public policy.

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Subject Infectious Diseases, Respiratory System
Impact Factor 2
Quartile Q3
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 2405-5794
eISSN 2405-5794
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 2,660 (excluding taxes).

Submission Instructions

Journal of Clinical Tuberculosis and Other Mycobacterial Diseases accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured and concise and factual.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 3000 words. Manuscript should be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords, and highlights of 3 to 5 bullet points must be submitted as a separate editable file, and any generative AI use in manuscript preparation must be declared in a section before the references list.
References References are limited to a maximum of 40. References must be cited as numbers in square brackets. References must be numbered in the order of appearance in the text, include standard bibliographic details, use abbreviated journal names, and list the first 6 authors followed by 'et al.' when there are more than 6 authors.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 5 tables and figures is allowed. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. Tables must include captions and be cited in the text, and figures must be numbered in sequence, cited in the text, and accompanied by captions.
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Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured and concise and factual.
Manuscript Review manuscripts must not exceed 4,000 words. Articles should be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscripts must include 1 to 7 English keywords, 3 to 5 highlights submitted as a separate editable file, declarations completed for competing interests, and an AI-use declaration placed in a new section before the references if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation.
References Reviews may include up to 70 references. References must be cited as numbers in square brackets, listed in the reference list in order of appearance, and for works with more than 6 authors the first 6 should be listed followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Reviews may include a maximum of 5 tables and figures. Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively in order of appearance, and include captions.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Letter to the Editor must not exceed 1,000 words. Article should be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords in English, submit 3 to 5 highlights as a separate editable file, include a declaration of generative AI use before the references if applicable, and place acknowledgements in a separate section directly before the references.
References Letter to the Editor may include up to 5 references. References must be cited as numbers in square brackets. Reference list must be numbered in the order of appearance in the text and list the first 6 authors followed by 'et al.' when there are more than 6 authors.
Figures & Tables Letter to the Editor may include a maximum of 1 table and figure. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. Tables must be numbered consecutively and include captions, and figures must be numbered in text order and include captions.
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Case Report

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 2,000 words. Case Reports must describe 1 or 3 patients or cases and place the individual case or case series in the context of a very robust discussion. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords, and if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation a declaration statement must be included in a new section before the references list.
References References are limited to 25. References must be cited as numbers in square brackets and listed in the reference list in the order they appear in the text, with more than 6 authors shortened to the first 6 followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 3 tables and figures may be included. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively in order of appearance, and include captions.
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Recent Publications

Macrolide-resistant Mycobacterium avium complex pulmonary disease: A narrative review

Yoonis Cumar, Lina Davies Forsman, Thomas Schön, Christian Wejse, Victor Naestholt Dahl

10.1016/j.jctube.2026.100645
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Drug-resistant tuberculosis in conflict zones: a neglected global emergency

Yusuf Hared Abdi, Sharmake Gaiye Bashir

10.1016/j.jctube.2026.100644
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A retrospective survey of patient experiences during hospital-based isolation for tuberculosis in new York City

Marco M. Salerno, Emily F. Squire, Anita Khilall, Maksudur Rahman, Sneha Maru, Priscilla Moreira, Celia Quinn, Joan M. Mangan, Joseph Burzynski

10.1016/j.jctube.2026.100642
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Pretomanid therapeutic drug monitoring and treatment of a pediatric patient with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis

James Gaensbauer, Laura Dinnes, Abbie L. Blunier, John Wilson, Zelalem Temesgen, Emily Harrison

10.1016/j.jctube.2026.100641
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Prevalence and associated factors with presumptive tuberculosis in the war-torn Tigray, Ethiopia: a community-based comparative study

Hagos Degefa Hidru, Mache Tsadik, Mengistu Hagazi Tequare, Abadi Kidanemariam Berhe, Akeza Awealom Asgedom, Gebregziabher Berihu Gebrekidan, Haftom Gebrehiwot Woldearegay, Hailay Gebretnsae, Gebru Hailu Redae, Gebrekiros Gebremichael Meles, Mohamedawel Mohamedniguss Ebrahim, Tedros Bereket, Yemane Berhane Tesfau, Gebremedhin Gebreegziabher Gebretsadik, Muzey Gebremichael Berhe, Micheale Hagos Debesay, Rieye Esayas, Mebrahtom Hafte Amaha, Weldegerima Gebremedhin Hagos, Hayelom Kahsay, Meresa Gebremedhin Weldu

10.1016/j.jctube.2026.100638
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Research Topics

Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology Mycobacterium research and diagnosis Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment Infectious Diseases and Mycology Healthcare Systems and Reforms Global Maternal and Child Health COVID-19 diagnosis using AI COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies Immune responses and vaccinations HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses Child Nutrition and Water Access Bacterial Infections and Vaccines Antibiotic Use and Resistance Orthopedic Infections and Treatments Mobile Health and mHealth Applications Cancer therapeutics and mechanisms HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions COVID-19 epidemiological studies Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome Tracheal and airway disorders Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders Leprosy Research and Treatment

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