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Seasonal variations in tuberculosis diagnosis among HIV-positive individuals in Southern Africa: analysis of cohort studies at antiretroviral treatment programmes.

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Abstract
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Seasonal variations in tuberculosis diagnoses have been attributed to seasonal climatic changes and indoor crowding during colder winter months. We investigated trends in pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) diagnosis at antiretroviral therapy (ART) programmes in Southern Africa.

Year of Publication
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2018
Journal
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BMJ open
Volume
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8
Issue
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1
Number of Pages
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e017405
Date Published
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2018
URL
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http://bmjopen.bmj.com/cgi/pmidlookup?view=long&pmid=29330173
DOI
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10.1136/bmjopen-2017-017405
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BMJ Open
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