Latent Tuberculosis Infection among Healthcare Workers in Duhok Province: From Screening to Prophylactic Treatment
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection in Healthcare Workers
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most important occupational risks for healthcare workers (HCWs) in South Korea. Many policies regarding the control and prevention of TB in healthcare settings recommend that HCWs are tested for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) in addition to active TB. Moreover, the Korean Tuberculosis Prevention Act also recommends that HCWs receive regular testing for LTBI...
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عنوان ژورنال: Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
سال: 2019
ISSN: 2414-6366
DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed4020085