Risk factors for pulmonary tuberculosis: a clinic-based case control study in The Gambia

Risk factors for pulmonary tuberculosis: a clinic-based case control study in The Gambia

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background </p> <p>The tuberculosis (TB) epidemic in Africa is on the rise, even in low-HIV prevalence settings. Few studies have attempted to identify possible reasons for this. We aimed to identify risk factors for pulmonary tuberculosis in those at...

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Main Authors:	Adegbola Richard A, Otu Jacob, Donkor Simon A, Jackson-Sillah Dolly, Hill Philip C, Lienhardt Christian
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2006-06-01
Series:	BMC Public Health
Online Access:	http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/6/156

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