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When TB is the Least of Their Worries: Refugees webinar

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When TB is the Least of Their Worries: Refugees webinar

The webinar presents information about the risk of TB among refugees from TB endemic countries and the challenges that influence their ability and willingness to see a health care provider after arriving to the US. The webinar also discusses factors that may affect U.S. health care providers’ ability to effectively evaluate and treat refugees for TB and LTBI.

Author:

Southeastern National Tuberculosis Center, SNTC

Audiences:

Health Professionals

Topic:

Minorities, Non-U.S. born persons

Country of Origin:

United States

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