The role of entry screening in case finding of tuberculosis among asylum seekers in Norway

• Main Authors: Helvik Anne-Sofie (Author), Vahedi Saeed (Author), Winje Brita A (Author), Heldal Einar (Author), Jacobsen Geir W (Author), Harstad Ingunn (Author), Steinshamn Sigurd L (Author), Garåsen Helge (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Most new cases of active tuberculosis in Norway are presently caused by imported strains and not transmission within the country. Screening for tuberculosis with a Mantoux test of everybody and a chest X-ray of those above 15 years o...