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TB Interviewing for Contact Investigation: A Practical Resource for the Healthcare Worker

This guideline outlines the steps involved in conducting a TB interview for a contact investigation.

Author:

Global Tuberculosis Institute at Rutgers The State University of New Jersey

Audiences:

Health Professionals

Topic:

Contact Investigation/Contact Tracing, Treatment Guidelines Materials

Country of Origin:

United States

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