Tuberculin skin test distribution following a change in BCG vaccination policy.

BACKGROUND: Epidemiologic data regarding tuberculin skin test (TST) responses are an important basis for TB control strategies. This study analyzed TST responses in Korea, which experienced a rapid change in BCG vaccination status. METHODS: TST responses in young adults were examined over 5 years. P...

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Main Authors: Sei Won Lee, Soo Yeon Oh, Jin Beom Lee, Chang Min Choi, Hee Jin Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3900524?pdf=render