Immigration screening for latent tuberculosis infection

Denholm, Justin T

doi:10.5694/mja13.11007

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In reply: I thank Griffin and Kelly for elaborating on some practical elements of immigration screening for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) in light of their experience with isoniazid prophylactic therapy in a high-risk context.

Victorian Infectious Diseases Service, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, VIC.

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