Underweight increases the risk of pulmonary tuberculosis in adult
Background Tuberculosis (TB) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, especially in middle- and low-income countries. The risk of developing TB may be related to nutritional status. Socioeconomic and behavioral factors are also shown to increase the susceptibility to TB infection. The objecti...
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| Language: | English |
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Faculty of Medicine Trisakti University
2017-04-01
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| Series: | Universa Medicina |
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| Online Access: | https://univmed.org/ejurnal/index.php/medicina/article/view/374 |