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Model Tuberculosis Prevention Program for College Campuses

Manual
Model Tuberculosis Prevention Program for College Campuses

This manual provides student health centers at colleges and universities with a guide for developing and implementing a TB screening and testing program. It includes many helpful resources that can be modified and used by individual campuses.

Author:

Heartland National Tuberculosis Center

Audiences:

Social Service Providers

Topic:

Diagnosis, Program Evaluation, Program Management, Schools, TB Treatment, Training

Country of Origin:

United States

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