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Tuberculosis Information

This fact sheet uses a question-and-answer format to provide the general public with information on TB. It discusses TB disease and infection, transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Author:

Multicultural Health Communication Service, Multicultural Health Communication Service

Audiences:

Asian or Pacific Islander persons

Topic:

Diagnosis, Treatment - Latent TB infection (Inactive TB), General TB Information, TB Skin Test, Diagnosis- Sputum Smear Examination, Treatment- TB Disease, Diagnosis- Chest X-Ray

Country of Origin:

Australia

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Information on Tuberculosis (1)

This pamphlet, available online only, explains the causes and symptoms of TB and differentiates between active TB disease and latent TB infection. It was adapted by the Division of Tuberculosis Control, Virginia Department of Health, from materials developed in 1993 by the New York State Department of Health.

Tuberculosis Information

This fact sheet uses a question-and-answer format to provide the general public with information on TB. It discusses TB disease and infection, transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

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Tuberculosis Information

This fact sheet uses a question-and-answer format to provide the general public with information on TB. It discusses TB disease and infection, transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Fact Sheet

Global resources for the prevention,
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