Tuberculosis outbreak in East Greenland: groups at risk in an isolated arctic setting

Bjorn-Mortensen Karen, Andersen Aase B., Koch Anders, Ladefoged Karin, Lillebaek Troels, Michelsen Sascha W., Rendal Thomas, Andersson Mikael, Simonsen Jacob, Soborg Bolette

Source: Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 865-869
Journal Issue: September
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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