Clinical Infectious Diseases: Open Access

Micheal Chilufya Sata-School of Medicine, The Coopperbelt University, Ndola, Zambia

Publications

• Research Article   
  The Prevalence of Tuberculosis and Associated Risk Factors in Twapia Area of Ndola District
  Author(s): Mate Matakala*
  
  Introduction: Globally, Tuberculosis is one of the most prevalent diseases which is mainly attributed to poverty and economic hardship, usually in developing countries. Knowledge of the current situation in our environment is necessary. The study on tuberculosis in Twapia has been carried out but with scant information on its prevalence. However, most of these studies were done prior to the introduction of the GeneXpert machines which is more accurate and sensitive for TB diagnosis as result studies to be done now with the new technology will yield more accurate results. Therefore, a study on the prevalence of TB in Twapia area of Ndola district is essential in order to fill in the gap knowledge, to understand if the TB cases are rising or reducing in number, to add on to the work done already, raise awareness and emphasis and ensure effectiveness .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2684-4559.2022.6.171

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