The Prevalence and Predictors of Tuberculin Positivity in Subjects Screened for Reasons other than Contact Investigation
BACKGROUND: No previous studies have estimated the rates of tuberculin positivity (TP) in noncontact populations within the same community, which is important for prioritizing and implementing preventive measures.
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Main Authors: | Eduardo Hernández-Garduño, R Kevin Elwood |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2008-01-01
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Series: | Canadian Respiratory Journal |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2008/575190 |
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