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Treating TB Infection

Information Sheet
Treating TB Infection

This pamphlet, for persons at risk for TB, provides general information about TB, including a definition, how it is spread, the difference between latent TB infection and active TB disease, the meaning of positive and negative TB test results, the need for medications, tips to help remember to take the medication, and possible side effects.

Audiences:

At Risk Persons

Topic:

TB Treatment

Country of Origin:

United States

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