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TB/HIV: Double Trouble

This poster was designed to reach persons with HIV/AIDS and encourage them to get tested for TB.

Author:

Mississippi State Department of Health, Mississippi State Department of Health, Tuberculosis Control Branch

Topic:

Diagnosis

Country of Origin:

United States

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