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Migrant tuberculosis: the extent of transmission in a low burden country.
BMC infectious diseases - 18 Mar 2012
Kamper-Jørgensen Zaza, Andersen Aase Bengaard, Kok-Jensen Axel, Kamper-Jørgensen Mads, Bygbjerg Ib Christian, Andersen Peter Henrik, Thomsen Vibeke Ostergaard, Lillebaek Troels
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BACKGROUND: Human migration caused by political unrest, wars and poverty is a major topic in international health. Infectious diseases like tuberculosis follow their host, with potential impact on both the migrants and the population in the recipient countries. In this study, we evaluate Mycobacterium tuberculosis transmission between the national population and migrants in Denmark. METHODS: Register study based...
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