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What You Should Know About Taking Tuberculosis Medicines

This pamphlet discusses taking TB medicines, explains directly observed therapy, and the importance of taking all medications for the prescribed period of time.

Author:

Virginia Department of Health, Division of Disease Prevention, Tuberculosis Control and Prevention Program

Topic:

Treatment- Patient Adherence, Treatment- Adverse Reactions, Treatment- Directly Observed Therapy (DOT), Treatment- TB Disease, TB Treatment, Treatment- Medication Information

Country of Origin:

United States

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