Tuberculosis: an old world disease providing new world challenges in NSW.
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Tuberculosis (TB) is a complex, difficult disease from both public health and clinical perspectives. Problems are the norm, rather than the exception.The NSW TB Control Program consists of a network of highly experienced physicians, nurses, laboratory and public health personnel, working closely to manage this ongoing threat to public health. The following four case studies present issues encountered in managing TB in New South Wales (NSW).
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- New South Wales public health bulletin
دوره 24 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013