Tuberculosis case notifications in Malawi have strong seasonal and weather-related trends

Abstract Seasonal trends in tuberculosis (TB) notifications have been observed in several countries but are poorly understood. Explanatory factors may include weather, indoor crowding, seasonal respiratory infections and migration. Using enhanced citywide TB surveillance data collected over nine yea...

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Main Authors: Amir Kirolos, Deus Thindwa, McEwen Khundi, Rachael M. Burke, Marc Y. R. Henrion, Itaru Nakamura, Titus H. Divala, Marriott Nliwasa, Elizabeth L. Corbett, Peter MacPherson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021-02-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-84124-w