Space-time clustering and associated risk factors of pulmonary tuberculosis in southwest China

ConclusionsWe found PTB specially clustered in south-western Zhaotong. The strong associated factors influencing the PTB spatial cluster including: the history of chronic bronchitis, living in the urban area, smoking and the use of coal as the main fuel for cooking and heating. Therefore, efforts should be made to curtail these associated factors.
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research