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  Tuberculosis Epidemiology and its Diagnostic Modality

  By Kalaiselvi K, Sankareswaran ., Kanmani K

  Abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global health emergency, with India being the epicenter, recording 2.23 million cases and approximately 4.53 lakhs deaths in 2021. Despite efforts by the National Tuberculosis Eradication Program (NTEP), the anticipated decrease in the incidence and prevalence of TB has not been actualized. This paper examines the persistently high rates of TB in India, identifying critical risk factors such as male gender, marital status, overcrowding, socioeconomic disadvantages, …

  Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 7–11 Read article →