Risk Factors Associated With Latent Tuberculosis Infection in Mexican American Children
Open Access
- 1 June 2005
- journal article
- Published by American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- Vol. 115 (6) , e647-e653
- https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2004-1685
Abstract
Objectives. To determine risk factors that are associated with the presence of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) in Mexican American children.Keywords
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