Whole Genome Sequencing Shows a Low Proportion of Tuberculosis Disease Is Attributable to Known Clos...
Whole Genome Sequencing Shows a Low Proportion of Tuberculosis Disease Is Attributable to Known Close Contacts in Rural Malawi
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United States: Public Library of Science
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The proportion of tuberculosis attributable to transmission from close contacts is not well known. Comparison of the genome of strains from index patients and prior contacts allows transmission to be confirmed or excluded.
In Karonga District, Malawi, all tuberculosis patients are asked about prior contact with others with tuberculosis. All avai...
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Whole Genome Sequencing Shows a Low Proportion of Tuberculosis Disease Is Attributable to Known Close Contacts in Rural Malawi
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1696884825
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1696884825
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0132840
