Hyperendemic pulmonary tuberculosis in peri-urban areas of Karachi, Pakistan

• Main Authors: Younus Mohammad (Author), Rozi Shafquat (Author), Hasan Rumina (Author), White Franklin (Author), Akhtar Saeed (Author), Ahmed Faiza (Author), Husain Sara (Author), Khan Bilquis (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2007-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Currently there are very limited empirical data available on the prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis among residents of marginalized settings in Pakistan. This study assessed the prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis through active c...