Community transmission of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis is associated with activity space overlap in Lima, Peru

Community transmission of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis is associated with activity space overlap in Lima, Peru

Abstract Background Transmission of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDRTB) requires spatial proximity between infectious cases and susceptible persons. We assess activity space overlap among MDRTB cases and community controls to identify potential areas of transmission. Methods We enrolled 35 MDRT...

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Main Authors: David P. Bui, Shruthi S. Chandran, Eyal Oren, Heidi E. Brown, Robin B. Harris, Gwenan M. Knight, Louis Grandjean
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Tuberculosis
Community transmission
GPS
Home range
Activity space
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-05953-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-05953-8

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