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When TB is the Least of their Worries: Immigration

Webinar/Podcast
When TB is the Least of their Worries: Immigration

In this webinar, Dr. Drew Posey shares knowledge on the US TB screening program. The webinar includes information on how US-bound immigrants and refugees are screened for TB, the effect of the screening program on US TB efforts, and how information from the overseas exam is transmitted.

Author:

Southeastern National Tuberculosis Center, SNTC

Audiences:

Civil Surgeons, Physicians, Nurses

Topic:

Non-U.S. born persons

Country of Origin:

United States

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