International Journal of Epidemiology 2001;30:393
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Infectious Disease |
Commentary: Sputum prevalence data suggest Mexican TB rates will explode on contact with HIV epidemic
Tuberculosis (TB) is not under control in most developing countries. The World Health Organization and the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases are co-ordinating the increasing global effort against the disease.1 Among other elements, this programme proposes passive case finding (symptomatic patients will present spontaneously to care), a standardized approach to the diagnosis and clinical treatment of patients
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