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Tuberculosis Epidemiology
Reports by A.D. Jackson and co-researchers describe recent advances in tuberculosis epidemiology
October 28th, 2008
Current study results from the report, 'Knowledge of tuberculosis transmission among recently infected patients in Glasgow,' have been published. In this recent report, researchers in Glasgow, the United Kingdom conducted a study "To examine perceptions and understanding of disease causation in tuberculosis patients with few epidemiological links detected by contact tracing. An exploratory qualitative study using semi-structured interviews was undertaken." "Patients' beliefs were explored against a background of medical thinking about tuberculosis transmission and the current approach to contact tracing. Interviews were undertaken with patients (n=23) or suitable next...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-10-28)
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