Limited effect of reducing pulmonary tuberculosis incidence amid mandatory facial masking for COVID-19

Abstract Although the incidence and mortality rates associated with tuberculosis (TB) have been decreasing in many countries, TB remains a major public health concern. Obligatory facial masking and reduced health-care capacity because of COVID-19 may substantially influence TB transmission and care....

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Main Authors: En-Cheng Lin, Hung-Pin Tu, Chien-Hui Hong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-02-01
Series:Respiratory Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12931-023-02365-x