A nested case–control study of predictors for tuberculosis recurrence in a large UK Centre

A nested case–control study of predictors for tuberculosis recurrence in a large UK Centre

Abstract Background Tuberculosis (TB) recurrence represents a challenge to control programs. In low incidence countries, the prevailing risk factors leading to recurrence are poorly characterised. Methods We conducted a nested case–control study using the Leicester TB service TBIT database. Cases we...

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Main Authors: Andrew Rosser, Matthew Richardson, Martin J. Wiselka, Robert C. Free, Gerrit Woltmann, Galina V. Mukamolova, Manish Pareek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Tuberculosis recurrence
Tuberculosis reinfection
Tuberculosis relapse
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Tuberculosis
TB
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-017-2933-4

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