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Tuberculosis
Reports from M.S.N. Lee et al highlight recent research in tuberculosis
April 8th, 2008
According to recent research published in the International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, "Tuberculosis (TB) notification is a statutory requirement in Hong Kong, where contact investigations are performed by the Tuberculosis and Chest Service. 1) To evaluate the risk of active TB in close contacts within 5 years, and 2) to identify risk factors associated with early and late development of active TB disease." "The characteristics of consecutive TB cases notified from 18 January to 17 April 2000 were collected together with those of their contacts. Contacts were prospectively followed up through the territory-wide TB notification registry for 5 years...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-04-08)
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