Latent infection screening and prevalence in cancer patients born outside of Australia: a universal versus risk-based approach?

Gemma K ReynoldsGabrielle HaeuslerMonica A SlavinBenjamin TehKarin Thursky

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2021)

The prevalence of latent infections amongst overseas-born patients with cancer, and complexities associated with risk-based screening, likely supports universal latent infection screening amongst this higher-risk cohort.

Keyphrases

risk factors
gestational age