Increase in the number of tuberculosis cases treated following tuberculin skin testing in first-year schoolchildren in Madagascar.

BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis continues to cause unacceptably high levels of disease and death worldwide. Active preventive strategies are required to improve tuberculosis control and to increase the number of cases treated in developing countries. The aim of this study was to evaluate the utility of the...

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Main Authors: Rila Ratovoson, Voamalala Raharimanga, Niaina Rakotosamimanana, B Ravaloson, Maherisosa Ratsitorahina, Rindra Randremanana, Herimanana Ramarokoto, Soatiana Rajatonirina, Voahangy Rasolofo, Vincent Richard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3990634?pdf=render