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Internal migrants as drivers of long-distance cross-regional transmission of tuberculosis in China.
Clinical microbiology and infection : the official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases - 1 Jan 2025
Li Meng, Quan Zhuo, Xu Peng, Takiff Howard, Gao Qian
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OBJECTIVES: Internal migrants in China frequently travel between their hometowns and the cities where they work, creating ample opportunities for cross-regional transmission of tuberculosis (TB). The aim of this study was to explore the role of internal migrants in transmitting TB across different regions and the contribution of cross-region transmission to China's TB burden. METHODS: The study included a total...
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