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Statistical analysis and results of a Tuberculin survey carried out in Cork city and county, 1944–1946

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Irish Journal of Medical Science (1926-1967)

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During the years 1944–46 a survey was made of the pupils attending the National Schools (Primary) in Cork City and suburbs. A total of 7,319 pupils (boys and girls), ages 1 to 16, were tested using the Mantoux tuberculin test in three dilutions 1 in 10,000, 1 in 1,000 and 1 in 100.

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  1. Cork Branch, Irish Red Cross Society, Ireland

    Michael Grimes, Noreen Hayes, Monica Murphy & Bean T. De Barra Leslie

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Grimes, M., Hayes, N., Murphy, M. et al. Statistical analysis and results of a Tuberculin survey carried out in Cork city and county, 1944–1946. Ir J Med Sci 22, 154–170 (1947). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02937792

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