Effect of temperature and altitude difference on tuberculosis notification: A systematic review
Conclusion: This review provides qualitative evidence that TB notification rates increase with temperature and decrease with altitude. The findings of this review will encourage policymakers and program managers to consider seasonality and altitude differences in the design and implementation of TB prevention and control strategies.
Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Yalemzewod Assefa Gelaw Weiwei Yu Ricardo J Soares Magalh & #227;es Yibeltal Assefa Gail Williams Source Type: research