The transmission of tuberculosis in Hong Kong: role of demographic factors and relative contribution of primary infection, exogenous reinfection and endogenous reactivation


Grant Data
Project Title
The transmission of tuberculosis in Hong Kong: role of demographic factors and relative contribution of primary infection, exogenous reinfection and endogenous reactivation
Principal Investigator
Dr Lau, Eric Ho Yin   (Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Professor Cowling Benjamin John   (Co-Investigator)
Professor Riley Steven   (Co-Investigator)
Dr Leung Chi Chiu   (Co-Investigator)
Duration
24
Start Date
2009-09-01
Amount
603448
Conference Title
The transmission of tuberculosis in Hong Kong: role of demographic factors and relative contribution of primary infection, exogenous reinfection and endogenous reactivation
Presentation Title
Keywords
endogenous reactivation, exogenous reinfection, primary infection
Discipline
Others - Medicine, Dentistry and Health
HKU Project Code
09080802
Grant Type
Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases - Full Grants
Funding Year
2009
Status
Completed