The impact of smoking on adherence to treatment for latent tuberculosis infection

The impact of smoking on adherence to treatment for latent tuberculosis infection

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Studies have shown an association between smoking and tuberculosis (TB) infection, disease and TB-related mortality. We hypothesized that smokers with latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) are less likely to comply with their LTBI tre...

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Main Authors: Steensma Colin, Rocher Isabelle, Lavigne Mélanie, Brassard Paul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/6/66

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