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Tuberculosis and Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection Screening Among Non-US-Born Persons in an Integrated Health System in California.

Jenna M WickYuching NiNicole HalmerRobert J WongAmit S ChitnisDevan JaganathAmy L KruegerJacek Skarbinski
Published in: Open forum infectious diseases (2024)
Among non-US-born persons from countries with high TB and HBV burden, we found low screening rates and elevated prevalence of TBI and chronic HBV infection. Cotesting for TBI and HBV infection in non-US-born persons from countries with high TB and HBV burden might improve outcomes by identifying persons who warrant TBI treatment, HBV treatment, or HBV vaccination. Increased screening is the first step in reducing health inequities and overall disease burden.
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