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Pulmonary Tuberculosis Among Homeless People Living in Selected Towns in Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia

2024-10-10

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<title>Abstract</title> <p>Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is known to be a disease associated with underprivileged social conditions such as poverty, malnutrition, and overcrowding. Homeless individuals are at a higher risk of contracting TB due to factors such as drug and alcohol abuse, smoking, and hunger. Recognizing this risk, the World Health Organization recommends TB screening in these vulnerable population...

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10.21203/rs.3.rs-5021357/v1
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