Latent tuberculosis screening and treatment among asylum seekers: a mixed-methods study. Issue 4 (29th April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Villa, Simone; Codecasa, Luigi Ruffo; Faccini, Marino; Pontello, Mirella Maria; Ferrarese, Maurizio; Castellotti, Paola Francesca; Senatore, Sabrina; Lamberti, Anna; Mazzola, Ester; Perno, Carlo Federico; Campisi, Daniela; Saporiti, Matteo; Raviglione, Mario Carlo
• Is Part Of: European respiratory journal. Volume 55:Issue 4(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-04-29
• Subjects: Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiration -- Periodicals; 616.2
• DOI: 10.1183/13993003.00052-2020
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0903-1936

Abstract

We are pleased with the article by Spruijt et al. [1] on screening for latent tuberculosis (TB) infection (LTBI) among asylum seekers in the Netherlands. It is a remarkable work ensuring a migrant-centred approach that suggests the existence of differences in approach among low TB incidence countries in the European Union (EU). These two experiences emphasise the urgency of data sharing and common policies when addressing TB prevention and care in a highly mobile population in countries of first arrival and final destination http://bit.ly/2PG0qfA