In reply: The intention of our article was to highlight inconsistent approaches to tuberculosis (TB) prevention in Australian medical schools and stimulate a new informed debate. We therefore welcome the responses from Senanayake and Collignon, and Durrheim and Hensley.
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- 1 Austin Health, Melbourne, VIC.
- 2 Ballarat Health Services, Ballarat, VIC.
- 3 The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC.
Correspondence: maryza.graham@mh.org.au
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