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. 1982 Jun;36(2):130–132. doi: 10.1136/jech.36.2.130

Improving the identification rate of pulmonary tuberculosis among inmates of common lodging houses

N J Shanks 1, K B Carroll 1
PMCID: PMC1052911  PMID: 7119655

Abstract

An improvement in the identification of pulmonary tuberculosis among residents of common lodging houses has proved possible through the close co-operation of the doctor providing primary medical care, the mass miniature radiography services, and the wardens of the hostel where the proposed visit is to take place.

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