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Understanding of latent tuberculosis, its treatment and treatment side effects in immigrant and refugee patients

BACKGROUND: Isoniazid treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is commonly prescribed in refugees and immigrants. We aimed to assess understanding of information provided about LTBI, its treatment and potential side effects. METHODS: A questionnaire was administered in clinics at a tertiary...

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Autores principales: Butcher, Katie, Biggs, Beverley-Ann, Leder, Karin, Lemoh, Chris, O’Brien, Daniel, Marshall, Caroline
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2013
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3766130/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23987744
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1756-0500-6-342