Effects of smoking on the severity and transmission of pulmonary tuberculosis: A hospital-based case control study

• Main Authors: Yanmei Feng (Author), Yue Xu (Author), Yuan Yang (Author), Guangzhao Yi (Author), Huan Su (Author), Hong Chen (Author), Rui Guo (Author), Jinwei Jia (Author), Pu Wang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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IntroductionThere is a high incidence of both smoking and tuberculosis (TB) in China. This study examined the risk factors for severe pulmonary TB (PTB) and positive tubercle bacilli in sputum.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective case-control study in a tertiary hospital from January 2017 to December...