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Tuberculosis: Get the Facts
Author:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Publication Date:
2011
Country of Origin:
United States
Format:
Brochure
Language:
English
How to Access this Material:
PDF: https://www.cdc.gov/tb/publications/pamphlets/tb_disease_en_rev.pdf
PDF: https://www.cdc.gov/tb/publications/pamphlets/tb_disease_en_rev.pdf
Abstract
Using a question-and-answer format, this pamphlet provides general information about TB, including transmission, symptoms, and the difference between TB infection and disease. The pamphlet explains both a blood and skin test, the procedures that are followed if the test result is negative or positive, and treatment for both TB infection and TB disease.
Publisher:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,National Center for HIV STD and TB Prevention,Division of Tuberculosis Elimination
Topic:
TB Prevention
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