Treating TB Infection

Treating TB Infection

Publication Date: 2004
Country of Origin: United States
Format: Information Sheet
Language: English

Abstract

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.

Publisher:

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

Audience(s):

At Risk Persons

Topic:

TB Treatment

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