European Respiratory Journal
Volume 48, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 261-264

Implementing tuberculosis entry screening for asylum seekers: The Groningen experience (Letter) (Open Access)

Akkerman O.W.* , De Lange W.C.M. , Schölvinck E.H. , Wolters B. , Aartsma Y. , Van Der Werf T.S. , Van Hest R.
  • a University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Tuberculosis Center Beatrixoord, Dilgtweg 5, Haren, 9750 RA, Netherlands, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Dept of Pulmonary Diseases and Tuberculosis, Groningen, Netherlands
  • b University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Tuberculosis Center Beatrixoord, Dilgtweg 5, Haren, 9750 RA, Netherlands, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Dept of Pulmonary Diseases and Tuberculosis, Groningen, Netherlands
  • c University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Dept of Pediatrics, Groningen, Netherlands
  • d Regional Public Health Service Groningen, Dept of Tuberculosis Control, Groningen, Netherlands
  • e Regional Public Health Service Groningen, Dept of Tuberculosis Control, Groningen, Netherlands
  • f University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Dept of Pulmonary Diseases and Tuberculosis, Groningen, Netherlands, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Dept of Internal Medicine, Groningen, Netherlands
  • g Regional Public Health Service Groningen, Dept of Tuberculosis Control, Groningen, Netherlands, Regional Public Health Service Rotterdam-Rijnmond, Dept of Tuberculosis Control, Rotterdam, Netherlands

Abstract

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Index Keywords

Netherlands refugee transmission sputum smear mass screening Models, Organizational Letter nonbiological model follow up human Refugees statistics and numerical data interferon gamma release assay Mycobacterium tuberculosis priority journal procedures Outcome and Process Assessment (Health Care) Humans lung tuberculosis Treatment Outcome consultation male female tuberculosis communicable disease control high risk population quality control polymerase chain reaction feasibility study organization and management tuberculin test adult thorax radiography tracheobronchial toilet bronchoscopy structured questionnaire cost effectiveness analysis
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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84977104403&doi=10.1183%2f13993003.00112-2016&partnerID=40&md5=c42f05ab6399117d27e31986f3541677
DOI: 10.1183/13993003.00112-2016
ISSN: 09031936
Cited by: 9
Original Language: English