Prevalence of latent TB infection among asylum seekers in emergency accommodation in Cologne, Germany

∼12% of male asylum seekers from multiple countries were diagnosed with LTBI. Systematic documentation and reporting of LTBI, access to chemopreventive therapy, and early diagnosis of active TB are highly recommended for this vulnerable group. http://ow.ly/dVTp30onmaR

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Neuhann, Florian, Funke, Natalie, Bunte, Anne, Beiersmann, Claudia
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: European Respiratory Society 2019
Materias:
Original Research Letters
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6487273/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31044140
http://dx.doi.org/10.1183/23120541.00067-2019
Descripción
Sumario:∼12% of male asylum seekers from multiple countries were diagnosed with LTBI. Systematic documentation and reporting of LTBI, access to chemopreventive therapy, and early diagnosis of active TB are highly recommended for this vulnerable group. http://ow.ly/dVTp30onmaR

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