Latent tuberculosis infection in healthcare workers in low- and middle-income countries: an updated systematic review

Lika Apriani, Susan McAllister, Katrina Sharples, Bachti Alisjahbana, Rovina Ruslami, Philip C. Hill, Dick Menzies

Source: Eur Respir J, 53 (4) 1801789; 10.1183/13993003.01789-2018
Journal Issue: April
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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