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Collecting Your Sputum Sample Video

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Collecting Your Sputum Sample Video

Guided video for patients who have to collect their sputum during a medical visit.

Author:

County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, Tuberculosis Control and Refugee Health Program

Audiences:

Civil Surgeons, Health Educators/Communicators, Infection Control and Occupational Health Workers, Lab Personnel, Managers and Supervisors, Medical and Nursing School Students

Topic:

Diagnosis- Sputum Smear Examination, Training

Country of Origin:

United States

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