reviewNew England Journal of MedicineFeb 20, 2013Closed access

Tuberculosis

AZAlimuddin ZumlaMRMario RaviǵlioneRHRichard HafnerCFC. Fordham von Reyn

Institute of Infection and Immunity · University College London · +4 more institutions

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Abstract

In 2011, there were 8.7 million new cases of active tuberculosis worldwide. Recent advances in diagnostics, drugs, and vaccines and enhanced implementation of interventions are helping to improve the prospects for global tuberculosis control.

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Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Tuberculosis
  • Tuberculosis control
  • Intensive care medicine
  • Family medicine
  • Pathology
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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