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ArticleBMC infectious diseases2026

The short-term effect of particulate matter on tuberculosis: a time-series study in southern China.

Yuhui Chen, Shanshan Huang, Lilian Zeng, Guanhai Li, Keer Ou, Huiying Feng, Xing Li, Anqi Liang, Jianpeng Xiao, Liang Chen and 1 more

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Yuhui Chen *Public Health Medical Center of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, 510630, China.
Shanshan Huang *Public Health Medical Center of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, 510630, China.
Lilian Zeng *Guangdong Provincial Institute of Public Health, Guangdong Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou, 511430, China.
Guanhai LiPublic Health Medical Center of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, 510630, China.
Keer OuGuangdong Provincial Institute of Public Health, Guangdong Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou, 511430, China.
Huiying FengPublic Health Medical Center of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, 510630, China.
Xing LiGuangdong Provincial Institute of Public Health, Guangdong Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou, 511430, China.
Anqi LiangPublic Health Medical Center of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, 510630, China.
Jianpeng XiaoGuangdong Provincial Institute of Public Health, Guangdong Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou, 511430, China.
Liang ChenGuangzhou Chest Hospital, Guangzhou, 510095, China. davidcl@126.com.
Jiawen WangPublic Health Medical Center of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, 510630, China. 61396814@qq.com.

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Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Tuberculosis Project 2020B1111170014The Infectious Disease Prevention and Control of the National Science and Technique Major Project 2018ZX10715004-002
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Abstract

backgroundAlthough increasing evidence suggests an association between particulate matter (PM) and tuberculosis (TB), epidemiological studies in southern China remain limited.

methodsDaily tuberculosis (TB) case numbers, air pollution, and meteorological data for four cities (Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Foshan and Jiangmen) in southern China during 2015-2019 were collected. A two-stage analytical approach was used to evaluate the association between PM and TB incidence, with stratification by sex, age, disease severity, and city.

resultsA total of 101,567 TB cases were reported in four cities. The relationships between PM

conclusionsShort-term exposure to ambient PM may significantly increase TB incidence risk in southern China. These findings provide scientific evidence to support the development of integrated TB prevention and air quality management strategies. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.

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Air PollutantsEnvironmental ExposureParticulate MatterTuberculosisAdolescentAdultAgedAir PollutionChildChild, PreschoolChinaCitiesFemaleHumansIncidenceMaleAir PollutantsParticulate MatterParticulate matterRiskTime-series analysisTuberculosis

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