Tuberculosis in Upper and Lower Egypt before and after directly observed treatment short-course strategy: a multi-governorate study

Abstract Background Tuberculosis (TB) is a major problem in developing countries. TB in Egypt is considered an important public health problem. Egypt is ranked among the mid-level incidence countries. Objective To evaluate TB status in 19 governorates and to compare the TB situation in Upper and Low...

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Main Authors: Medhat F. Negm, Amira H. Allam, Tbahany M. Goda, Mona Elawady
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-01-01
Series:The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.4103/ejb.ejb_47_19