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Challenges and opportunities in a tuberculosis outbreak investigation in southern Mississippi, 2005-2007.
Southern medical journal - 1 Nov 2011
Bloss Emily, Newbill Kimberly, Peto Heather, Rice Michael J, Ainsworth Gail, Travnicek Robert, Holcombe Mike, Haddad Maryam B, Oeltmann John E
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OBJECTIVE: Between December 2005 and November 2007, a cluster of 11 tuberculosis (TB) cases emerged in Jackson County, Mississippi. We investigated the potential sources of disease transmission and epidemiologic links in this cluster to prevent future transmission in the community. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Cases of TB reported in Jackson County from December 2005 to November 2007 having matching genotypes or social...
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