Implementing tuberculosis entry screening for asylum seekers: the Groningen experience

Akkerman, Onno W., de Lange, Wiel C.M., Schölvinck, Elisabeth H., Wolters, Bert, Aartsma, Yvonne, van der Werf, Tjip S., van Hest, Rob

Source: Eur Respir J 2016; 48: 261-264
Journal Issue: July
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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