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US Destinations of Newly Arrived Immigrants and Refugees with Suspect TB, 2009-2010
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Immigrants and refugees are required to undergo tuberculosis (TB) screening before entering the United States (US)(1). Nearly 700 overseas panel physicians designated by the US Department of State, perform these screenings (2). Over 450,000 new… read more… or symptomatic TB but negative smears and culture may enter the US with Class B TB(4). After arrival, CDC's … or symptomatic TB but negative smears and culture may enter the United States with Class B TB (4). After … days from arrival to updated location was 115 in 2009 and 70 in 2010. Conclusions Over one third of immigrant and …