Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is an ancient disease with a high incidence and mortality rate, unequally distributed worldwide. Epidemiological indicators, but also risk factors, play a key role in the natural history of the disease and need to be regulary addressed. Low and middle income countries are not prepared f...

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Main Author: Jean-Marie Ntumba Kayembe (auth)
Format: Book Chapter
Published: IntechOpen 2018
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