Tuberculosis transmission in multiple correctional facilities - Kansas, 2002-2003

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

Volumn 53, Issue 32, 2004, Pages 734-738

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Indexed keywords

ADULT; ARTICLE; CASE REPORT; CONTACT EXAMINATION; DISEASE TRANSMISSION; HUMAN; MALE; PRISON; STATISTICS; TUBERCULOSIS; UNITED STATES;

ADULT; CONTACT TRACING; HUMANS; KANSAS; MALE; PRISONS; TUBERCULOSIS;

EID: 4043171896     PISSN: 01492195     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Review

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