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Tuberculosis: Get the Facts!

This brochure provides information about the basic facts of tuberculosis.

Author:

County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, Office of Public Health, Tuberculosis Control Program

Topic:

General TB Information

Country of Origin:

United States

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