The role of entry screening in case finding of tuberculosis among asylum seekers in Norway

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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Main Authors:	Helvik Anne-Sofie, Vahedi Saeed, Winje Brita A, Heldal Einar, Jacobsen Geir W, Harstad Ingunn, Steinshamn Sigurd L, Garåsen Helge
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2010-11-01
Series:	BMC Public Health
Online Access:	http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/670

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