Force of tuberculosis infection among adolescents in a high HIV and TB prevalence community: a cross-sectional observation study

Force of tuberculosis infection among adolescents in a high HIV and TB prevalence community: a cross-sectional observation study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Understanding of the transmission dynamics of tuberculosis (TB) in high TB and HIV prevalent settings is required in order to develop effective intervention strategies for TB control. However, there are little data assessing incidenc...

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Main Authors:	Sebastian Elaine, Aquino Lisa DH, Liang Hua, Bekker Linda-Gail, Middelkoop Keren, Myer Landon, Wood Robin
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2011-06-01
Series:	BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:	http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/156

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