Statistical

[Estimation of the incidence of tuberculosis in The Netherlands in 2030]

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the number of cases of tuberculosis (TB) in 2030 for the purpose of planning future TB control. DESIGN: Statistical modelling in 5-year intervals until 2030. METHOD: The number of Dutch TB cases infected by a Dutch source was …

Prevalence of tuberculous infection and incidence of tuberculosis: a re-assessment of the Styblo rule

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the validity of the fixed mathematical relationship between the annual risk of tuberculous infection (ARTI), the prevalence of smear-positive tuberculosis (TB) and the incidence of smear-positive TB specified as the Styblo …

Prevalence of tuberculous infection and incidence of tuberculosis: a re-assessment of the Styblo rule

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the validity of the fixed mathematical relationship between the annual risk of tuberculous infection (ARTI), the prevalence of smear-positive tuberculosis (TB) and the incidence of smear-positive TB specified as the Styblo …