Figure 2
From: Control of tuberculosis in large cities in developed countries: an organizational problem
The evolution of tuberculosis in Barcelona, 1986-2010. The graph shows tuberculosis cases per 100, 000 inhabitants over time. During the 1990s a high incidence period was observed, mostly due to HIV-infected injecting drug users. With the implementation of control measures and the generalization of antiretroviral treatments, the annual decline was about 10%. This decline was attenuated during the low incidence period due to massive immigration from high burden countries. TB, tuberculosis; IDU, injecting drug users; HAART, highly active antiretroviral therapy.