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Tuberculin Sensitivity and Tuberculosis among Natives of the Lower Yukon

George W. Comstock, Merilys E. Porter

Public Health Reports (1896-1970) · 1959 · 11 citations · 14 references

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Abstract

The prevalence of tuberculin sensitivity indicates a high infection rate in the lower Yukon area.Comparison with results in two Southern States suggests that tuberculin reactions should be interpreted accord¬ ing to the prevalence of nonspecific sensitivity.

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