Risk factors for pulmonary tuberculosis: a clinic-based case control study in The Gambia

• Main Authors: Adegbola Richard A (Author), Otu Jacob (Author), Donkor Simon A (Author), Jackson-Sillah Dolly (Author), Hill Philip C (Author), Lienhardt Christian (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2006-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background </p> <p>The tuberculosis (TB) epidemic in Africa is on the rise, even in low-HIV prevalence settings. Few studies have attempted to identify possible reasons for this. We aimed to identify risk factors for pulmonary tuberculosis in those at...