Latent tuberculosis screening and treatment among asylum seekers: a mixed-methods study

Ineke Spruijt, Connie Erkens, Susan van den Hof, Frank Cobelens

Source: Eur Respir J, 55 (4) 2000475; 10.1183/13993003.00475-2020
Journal Issue: April
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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