Analysis on spatial-temporal distribution characteristics of smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis in China, 2004-2015

In China, tuberculosis (TB) is still a major infectious disease threatening people's health. Smear positive pulmonary TB is one of the most common infectious form of TB and it might easily cause the outbreak in some areas. With a better understanding of the spatial-temporal variations of smear positive PTB, we would reach the targets for TB prevention and controlling, identify high-risk areas and periods. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the spatial-temporal variations of smear positive PTB.
Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Source Type: research