Development and validation of a prediction model for active tuberculosis case finding among HIV-negative/unknown populations
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[Active tuberculosis case finding among immigrants in Barcelona].
OBJECTIVE To assess the prevalence of tuberculous infection and disease in recent economic immigrants in Barcelona. SUBJECTS AND METHOD Examination and testing of immigrants. Tuberculin tests (TTs) were given and the presence of scars from tuberculosis vaccinations were noted. Thresholds of 5 and 15 mm were established for positivity in unvaccinated and vaccinated individuals, respectively. ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Scientific Reports
سال: 2019
ISSN: 2045-2322
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-42372-x