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Summary of Differences Between 2003 California and National Tuberculosis Treatment Guidelines

This fact sheet clarifies the major differences of tuberculosis treatment guidelines between national and California recommendations.

Author:

California Tuberculosis Controllers Association, California Tuberculosis Controllers Association

Audiences:

Health Professionals

Topic:

Children, Treatment- Directly Observed Therapy (DOT), Treatment Guidelines Materials, HIV Co-infection, MDR TB, TB Treatment, Treatment- Medication Information

Country of Origin:

United States

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