Lessons learnt from TB screening in closed immigration centres in Italy

Conclusions
TB screening with symptom screening questionnaires of migrants at admission in closed centres is feasible. However, to improve the yield, follow-up of patients with symptoms or signs suggestive for TB needs to be improved.

Source: International Health - September 27, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Crepet, A., Repetto, E., Al Rousan, A., Sane Schepisi, M., Girardi, E., Prestileo, T., Codecasa, L., Garelli, S., Corrao, S., Ippolito, G., Decroo, T., Maccagno, B. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research