Tuberculosis 2015: burden, challenges and strategy for control and elimination

Tuberculosis (TB) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, accounting for about 9.6 million new cases and 1.5 million deaths annually. The poorest and socially excluded groups carry the largest burden of disease, which makes it essential to properly address the social determinants of...

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Main Authors: Mario Raviglione, Giorgia Sulis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-06-01
Series:Infectious Disease Reports
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Online Access:http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/idr/article/view/6570