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The Difference Between Latent TB Infection and Active TB Disease
Publication Date:
2008
Country of Origin:
United States
Format:
Information Sheet
Language:
English
How to Access this Material:
PDF: https://www.cdc.gov/tb/publications/factsheets/general/LTBIandActiveTB.pdf
PDF: https://www.cdc.gov/tb/publications/factsheets/general/LTBIandActiveTB.pdf
Abstract
This information sheet discusses tuberculosis (TB) and the difference between the two TB-related conditions: latent TB infection (LTBI) and TB disease. It explains what is meant by LTBI, and, that although persons with LTBI cannot spread the disease, if left untreated, they can develop active TB in the future. The information sheet also describes active TB disease, its symptoms, and the need for treatment.
Publisher:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,National Center for HIV STD and TB Prevention,Division of Tuberculosis Elimination
Audience(s):
General Public, Health Educators/Communicators
Topic:
TB
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