Prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis and HIV infections and risk factors associated to tuberculosis in detained persons in Antananarivo, Madagascar
Abstract The incidence rate of tuberculosis in prisons is estimated to be 8 times greater than that in the general population in Madagascar. Our objectives were to estimate the prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis and HIV infection among prisoners and to identify risk factors associated with tubercu...
Main Authors: | Fanjasoa Rakotomanana, Anou Dreyfus, Mirella M. Randrianarisoa, Mihaja Raberahona, Elodie Chevallier, Harizaka E. Andriamasy, Barivola A. Bernardson, Paulo Ranaivomanana, Francklin Ralaitsilanihasy, Miangaly Rasoamaharo, Sandro A. N. Randrianirisoa, Turibio A. Razafindranaivo, Liva Rakotobe, Andosoa Ratefiharimanana, Daniella A. Randriamanana, Harolalaina Rakotondrazanany, Bertrand Cauchoix, Laurence Baril, Niaina Rakotosamimanana, Rindra V. Randremanana |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2024-04-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-58309-y |
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