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Tuberculosis Screening and Targeted Testing of College and University Students
Author:
American College Health Association, American College Health Association, Task Force on HIV Disease and AIDS, ACHA
Publication Date:
2014
Country of Origin:
United States
Language:
English
How to Access this Material:
HTML: http://www.acha.org/ACHA/Resources/Topics/TB.aspx?WebsiteKey=03f1a0d5-4c58-4ff4-9b6b-764854022ac1
HTML: http://www.acha.org/ACHA/Resources/Topics/TB.aspx?WebsiteKey=03f1a0d5-4c58-4ff4-9b6b-764854022ac1
Abstract
This pamphlet provides information about screening of college and university students for tuberculosis (TB). It discusses the importance of screening, when and whom to screen, screening methods, interpreting the results of a TB skin test, and what to do if the TB skin test is positive. A sample TB screening form is provided.Publisher:
American College Health Association
Audience(s):
Health Professionals
Topic:
Schools, Diagnosis, Diagnosis- Screening, TB Skin Test
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