High proportion of tuberculosis recent transmission in rural areas of Northeastern China: a 3-year prospective population-based genotypic and spatial analysis in Hinggan League, China

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ABSTRACT Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health challenge in China, particularly in rural areas like Hinggan League (HL), Inner Mongolia. Understanding the genetic diversity and transmission dynamics of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) strains is crucial for effective TB control. We conducted a prospective study from 2021 to 2023, sequencing 221 MTB isolates from HL. After quality control, 210...

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