The role of entry screening in case finding of tuberculosis among asylum seekers in Norway
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Most new cases of active tuberculosis in Norway are presently caused by imported strains and not transmission within the country. Screening for tuberculosis with a Mantoux test of everybody and a chest X-ray of those above 15 years o...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-11-01
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Series: | BMC Public Health |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/670 |