Tuberculosis control in South Africa: reasons for persistent failure

This study reviews the origins and spread of tuberculosis in South Africa in the international context. It shows that TB is far from being under control, despite the availability of effective technology. Five arguments offer   explanations for this failure. First, control strategies fail to eradica...

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Main Authors: Dingie van Rensburg, Ega Janse van Rensburg-Bonthuyzen, Christo Heunis, Herman Meulemans
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of the Free State 2005-01-01
Series:Acta Academica
Online Access:https://journals.ufs.ac.za/index.php/aa/article/view/1042