A comparative examination of tuberculosis immigration medical screening programs from selected countries with high immigration and low tuberculosis incidence rates

A comparative examination of tuberculosis immigration medical screening programs from selected countries with high immigration and low tuberculosis incidence rates

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Tuberculosis (TB) in migrants is an ongoing challenge in several low TB incidence countries since a large proportion of TB in these countries occurs in migrants from high incidence countries. To meet these challenges, several countri...

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Main Authors: Sagebiel Daniel, Slump Erika, Posey Drew L, Paty Marie-Claire, Matteelli Alberto, Jones Jane, Hamilton Ingrid, Helbling Peter, Erkens Connie, Douglas Paul, Chemtob Daniel, Altpeter Ekkehardt, Rumman Khaled, Gushulak Brian, Alvarez Gonzalo G, Tegnell Anders, Valín Elena, Winje Brita, Ellis Edward
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-01-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/3

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