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Latent TB Videos for Healthcare Providers: Online Video Series

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Latent TB Videos for Healthcare Providers: Online Video Series

This series of three videos aims to help providers talk to their patients about latent TB infection testing and treatment. Each of the videos are two-minutes long. The topics covered include: •Why Should I Get Testing for Latent TB? •Why Do I Need Treatment for Latent TB? •I Received the BCG Vaccine: Do I Still Need Latent TB Testing and Treatment?

Author:

Curry International TB Center, Curry International TB Center

Audiences:

Health Educators/Communicators, Health Professionals

Topic:

Diagnosis, TB Treatment, Treatment - Latent TB infection (Inactive TB)

Country of Origin:

United States

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