Latent tuberculosis infection prevalence in rural Madagascar.
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DOI: 10.1093/trstmh/traa054
Abstract: BACKGROUND Understanding latent Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection (LTBI) prevalence is crucial for the design of TB control strategies. There are no data on LTBI in rural Madagascar. METHODS Tuberculin skin tests were performed in 98 adults… read more here.
Keywords: madagascar; tuberculosis infection; rural madagascar; prevalence ... See more keywords
Comparing transmission potential networks based on social network surveys, close contacts and environmental overlap in rural Madagascar
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DOI: 10.1098/rsif.2021.0690
Abstract: Social and spatial network analysis is an important approach for investigating infectious disease transmission, especially for pathogens transmitted directly between individuals or via environmental reservoirs. Given the diversity of ways to construct networks, however, it… read more here.
Keywords: social network; network; transmission; rural madagascar ... See more keywords