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Tuberculin Skin Test Distribution following a Change in BCG Vaccination Policy
BACKGROUND: Epidemiologic data regarding tuberculin skin test (TST) responses are an important basis for TB control strategies. This study analyzed TST responses in Korea, which experienced a rapid change in BCG vaccination status. METHODS: TST responses in young adults were examined over 5 years. P...
Autores principales: | Lee, Sei Won, Oh, Soo Yeon, Lee, Jin Beom, Choi, Chang Min, Kim, Hee Jin |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Public Library of Science
2014
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3900524/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24466082 http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0086419 |
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