Resurgent Tuberculosis in New York City: Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Homelessness, and the Decline of Tuberculosis Control Programs

Brudney, Karen; F. Dobkin, Jay

doi:10.1164/ajrccm/144.4.745

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Resurgent Tuberculosis in New York City: Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Homelessness, and the Decline of Tuberculosis Control Programs

Published in American Review of Respiratory Disease • Oct 1, 1991

Authors:

Karen Brudney

Jay F. Dobkin

Abstract

The resurgence of tuberculosis in New York City has been largely attributed to the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) epidemic. However, historical events predating the advent of AIDS and worsening economic and social conditions, including a rise in homelessness, have contributed significant...

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Tuberculosis

Medicine

Substance abuse

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