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Genome-based transmission modelling separates imported tuberculosis from recent transmission within an immigrant population.
Microbial genomics - 1 Oct 2018
Ayabina Diepreye, Ronning Janne O, Alfsnes Kristian, Debech Nadia, Brynildsrud Ola B, Arnesen Trude, Norheim Gunnstein, Mengshoel Anne-Torunn, Rykkvin Rikard, Dahle Ulf R, Colijn Caroline, Eldholm Vegard
Abstract excerpt
In many countries the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) is low and is largely shaped by immigrant populations from high-burden countries. This is the case in Norway, where more than 80 % of TB cases are found among immigrants from high-incidence countries. A variable latent period, low rates of evolution and structured social networks make separating import from within-border transmission a major conundrum to TB...
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