What Do I Need to Know About Latent Tuberculosis Infection?

What Do I Need to Know About Latent Tuberculosis Infection?

Author: San Francisco Department of Public Health
Publication Date: 2005
Country of Origin: United States
Language: Chinese
How to Access this Material:
HTML: http://www.sfcdcp.com/patienteducation.html

Abstract

This brochure lists the difference between latent TB infection (LTBI) and active TB disease, and how to prevent active TB disease. It also provides drug information for treating LTBI and side effects that may occur from these medications.

Publisher:

San Francisco Department of Public Health

Audience(s):

Asian or Pacific Islander persons, Non-U.S.-born persons, Persons With LTBI

Topic:

General TB Information

Notes:

This brochure is also available in English, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.

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