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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...
Autores principales: | Butcher, Katie, Biggs, Beverley-Ann, Leder, Karin, Lemoh, Chris, O’Brien, Daniel, Marshall, Caroline |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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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 |
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