Effect of Latitude on Seasonality of Tuberculosis, Australia, 2002–2011
Seasonal variation in tuberculosis diagnoses recently has been reported in various populations. In Australia, seasonality of tuberculosis diagnoses was more pronounced in areas where UV exposure is reduced and vitamin D deficiency is more prevalent. Our findings suggest vitamin D deficiency as a fac...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2012-11-01
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| Series: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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| Online Access: | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/18/11/12-0456_article |