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- Countries with high tuberculosis incidence
Countries with high tuberculosis incidence
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The list of countries with a high incidence of tuberculosis has been moved to The Norwegian Directorate of Health's website. People from these countries are required to undergo tests for tuberculosis.Article
- SeroSelectTB
SeroSelectTB
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SeroSelectTB is a multinational project coordinated by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.Project
- Tuberculosis in Norway 2022 – with treatment results for 2021: annual report
Tuberculosis in Norway 2022 – with treatment results for 2021: annual report
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This report summarises Norwegian epidemiological data on tuberculosis for 2022 as well as contact tracing and treatment results for patients notified in 2021 (English summary).Report
- TB cluster study, Sidama, Ethiopia: A population-based prospective cohort study
TB cluster study, Sidama, Ethiopia: A population-based prospective cohort study
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This population-based prospective cohort study includes house-to-house active case finding (three visits) in Dale District in Sidama Zone (53 000 households).Project - Tuberculosis (TB) – brief information about screening on arrival
Tuberculosis (TB) – brief information about screening on arrival
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Posters that can be hung up where tuberculosis (TB) screening takes place. Available in several languages.Poster
- Tuberculosis (TB) examination of children under 10 years arriving in Norway
Tuberculosis (TB) examination of children under 10 years arriving in Norway
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Poster available in several languages.Information note
- Chest X-rays for tuberculosis (TB) during pregnancy
Chest X-rays for tuberculosis (TB) during pregnancy
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Information for healthcare professionals and patients about chest X-rays during pregnancy.Article
- Tuberculosis testing
Tuberculosis testing
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Information in several languages for people who will be routinely checked for tuberculosis upon arrival in Norway.Information note
- Routine screening for tuberculosis (TB)
Routine screening for tuberculosis (TB)
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Specific groups in the population are at higher risk of TB infection and must undergo screening.Article
- Tuberculosis (TB) in Norway
Tuberculosis (TB) in Norway
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Tuberculosis is caused by the mycobacterium tuberculosis. The disease usually occurs in the lungs (pulmonary tuberculosis), but can affect all the organs in the body.Article
- You will be cured of tuberculosis (short version)
You will be cured of tuberculosis (short version)
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This information note gives simple and concise information about tuberculosis.Information note
- Kohortstudie om varigheten av BCG-vaksinens beskyttelse
Kohortstudie om varigheten av BCG-vaksinens beskyttelse
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Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major preventable cause of morbidity. Bacillus Calmette Guerin (BCG) vaccines are widely used to protect against TB. Their efficacy shortly after vaccination has been demonProject - "If you have a positive IGRA test" in many languages
"If you have a positive IGRA test" in many languages
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Each information note explains what it means to test positive, if it is dangerous or not, if the patient is infectious and what to be aware of.Information note
- Vaccination of children against tuberculosis - BCG vaccine
Vaccination of children against tuberculosis - BCG vaccine
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This brochure gives information about vaccination against tuberculosis and is intended for parents who come from countries with a high incidence of the disease.Brochure