Prevalence of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Patients in the State of Zulia, 1996-2005

• Main Authors: Zoila Romero Amaro (Author), Jenny Salazar (Author), Angela Bracho (Author), Ricardo Atencio (Author), Nivia Romero Gori (Author), Ciro Montiel (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidad del Zulia,Facultad de Medicina,Departamento de Enfermedades Infecciosas y Tropicales, 2008-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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At present, Venezuela is located in the group of countries in the region of the Americas, with a moderate prevalence of tuberculosis, with rates estimated between 25 to 50 cases per 100.000 inhabitants. The high indexes of poverty, unemployment, illiteracy and basic unsatisfied needs occurring in th...