Trends in tuberculosis (TB) show that:
a) globally approximately 12% of new TB cases are coinfected with HIV.
b) recent TB infection has been higher in children than in adults.
c) TB incidence has remained the same since 2000.
d) community engagement has not proved to be helpful.
Ans: a) globally approximately 12% of new TB cases are coinfected with HIV.
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