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TB Free in the University and College Setting

TB Free in the University and College Setting

This 75-minute webinar discusses TB and LTBI testing and treatment for international students in the university and college setting. The webinar includes information on updates to the American College Health Association (ACHA) TB guidelines, LTBI treatment options, and a model for LTBI screening and treatment in the University setting.

Author:

Curry International TB Center, Curry International TB Center

Audiences:

Health Educators/Communicators, Policy Makers

Topic:

Diagnosis, Infection Control, Schools, TB Treatment, Treatment - Latent TB infection (Inactive TB), Treatment Guidelines Materials, Treatment- TB Disease

Country of Origin:

United States

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