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- Title
Guidelines for the investigation and follow-up of individuals under medical surveillance for tuberculosis after arriving in Canada: a summary.
- Authors
Heywood, Neil; Kawa, Barbara; Long, Richard; Njoo, Howard; Panaro, Linda; Wobeser, Wendy
- Abstract
Summarizes the guidelines for the screening and management of tuberculosis (TB) in immigrants and refugees in Canada. Benefits of the early diagnosis and treatment of TB; Purpose of the active medical surveillance with physician participation among individuals at increased risk for TB; Information on the immigration medical examination.
- Subjects
CANADA; TUBERCULOSIS diagnosis; TUBERCULOSIS prevention; GUIDELINES; IMMIGRANTS; REFUGEES
- Publication
Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), 2003, Vol 168, Issue 12, p1563
- ISSN
0820-3946
- Publication type
Article