Latent Tuberculosis Infection Evaluation and Treatment Completion for Refugees in Philadelphia, PA – 2010-2012

Study Title: Latent Tuberculosis Infection Evaluation and Treatment Completion for Refugees in Philadelphia, PA-2010-2012
Study Aims: The purpose of this study is
to compare LTBI evaluation and treatment of refugees visiting PRHC and non-PRHC clinics to
assess the effectiveness of the collaborative.
Study Methods: Retrospective cohort study
Focus: General Health
Community:
Timeline: 2010-2012
Summary of Recommendations:
Researchers: PK Subedi, MPH-Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH)
Kate Drezner, MPH- PDPH
Christina Dogbey, MPH- PDPH
Katherine Yun, MD, Children Hospital of Philadelphia
Kevin C Scott, MD, Thomas Jefferson Hospital
Joseph M Garland, MD, Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
Marc J Altshuler, MD, Thomas Jefferson Hospital
Caroline Johnson, MD-PDPH
Contact:
Affiliation: Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Children Hospital of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson Hospital, Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

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