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On removal from the
room the charcoal is placed in the sun to dry prior to reuse. For this
study, the finding with regard to humidity might not be regarded as
important because the measurement used to characterize humidity is highly
questionable.
Bamboo walls showed significant association with TB prevalence in Bandung
and TTS. While the type of either bamboo or earthen floors showed
significant association only in Bandung. The type of floor and wall might be
important with regard to their cleanliness. Bamboo or earthen floor are more
difficult to clean hence tubercle bacilli could live longer and could reach
human respiratory tract should a case occur.
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