Is screening for tuberculosis effective? A cluster randomised trial in east London general practices

P. Sturdy, P. Brewin, C. Griffiths, G. Bothamley, G. Feder, M. McDonald, S. Tibrewal, J. Graffy, S. Eldridge, D. Sloan, J. Ramsay, A. Zumla (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Epidemiology of tuberculosis in adults and children
Session: Epidemiology of tuberculosis in adults and children
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1340
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Respiratory infections

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