A comparison of on-site versus remote physician follow up of directly observed preventive treatment (DOPT) for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) on completion rates

H. Bishara, L. Ore, N. Armaly, D. Weiler Ravell (Nazareth, Haifa, Israel)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Tuberculous and non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections: epidemiology II
Session: Tuberculous and non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections: epidemiology II
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2673
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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