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Interventions for Tuberculosis Control and Elimination
Author:
Rieder, H. L., International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), The Union, IUATLD (previous acronym)
Publication Date:
2002
Format:
Book
Language:
English
How to Access this Material:
HTML: http://www.theunion.org/what-we-do/publications/technical/interventions-for-tuberculosis-control-and-elimination
HTML: http://www.theunion.org/what-we-do/publications/technical/interventions-for-tuberculosis-control-and-elimination
Abstract
This book discusses the medical treatments for TB as a means of prevention and elimination. It discusses typical first- and second-line treatments of TB, the use of prophylactic treatment in people exposed to TB, and the effectiveness of BCG vaccination in TB prevention.Publisher:
International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union)
Audience(s):
Health Professionals
Topic:
BCG Vaccine, Infection Control, Treatment- TB Disease, TB Treatment, Treatment- Medication Information
Notes:
Also available in Spanish.
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