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Seasonal variations in tuberculosis diagnosis among HIV-positive individuals in Southern Africa: analysis of cohort studies at antiretroviral treatment programmes | Journal Article / Research | MSF Science Portal
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Seasonal variations in tuberculosis diagnosis among HIV-positive individuals in Southern Africa: analysis of cohort studies at antiretroviral treatment programmes

Ballif M, Zurcher K, Reid SE, Boulle AM, Fox MP, Prozesky HW, Chimbete C, Zwahlen M, Egger M, Fenner L
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Abstract
Seasonal variations in tuberculosis diagnoses have been attributed to seasonal climatic changes and indoor crowding during colder winter months. We investigated trends in pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) diagnosis at antiretroviral therapy (ART) programmes in Southern Africa.

Countries

South Africa Zambia Zimbabwe

Subject Area

tuberculosisHIV/AIDS

Languages

English
DOI
10.1136/bmjopen-2017-017405
Published Date
11 Jan 2018
PubMed ID
29330173
Journal
BMJ Open
Volume | Issue | Pages
Volume 8, Issue 1
Issue Date
2018-01-01
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