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M. E. Kruijshaar, I. Abubakar, J. Crofts, J. M. Watson.Respiratory Diseases Department, Centre for Infections, Health Protection Agency, London, UK
Background/Aim: The epidemiology of tuberculosis in England and Wales has changed over the last two decades with a gradual increase in overall incidence. The majority of cases are now reported in the foreign-born while cases among the UK born are more likely to be from certain risk groups. Using national surveillance data, this study examines recent trends in tuberculosis epidemiology, including clinical and demographic characteristics of cases.
Methods: The Enhanced Tuberculosis Surveillance (ETS) system collects information on tuberculosis cases, including demographic, clinical and microbiological data. Cases occurring in England and Wales have been reported to this system since 1999. Population figures used for calculating national rates were calculated using mid year estimates provided by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Results: Provisional ETS data show that 8136 tuberculosis cases
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