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analyzed by PCR using primers corresponding to the recF gene of M.
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Thirty-two out of 36 patients were women (88%) and 4 cases were men (12%).
Present results demonstrated that these immigrants are high risk for TB
infection and surprisingly women are more affected. Therefore, a wide
variety of strategies are needed for prevention and treatment of TB in
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