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Tuberculosis: The Connection Between TB and HIV

Tuberculosis: The Connection Between TB and HIV

This brochure explains TB and its connection with HIV/AIDS. It discusses TB transmission and describes the symptoms of TB disease.

Author:

CDC NCHHSTP Division of Tuberculosis Elimination, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for HIV/AIDS Viral Hepatitis STD and TB Prevention, Division of Tuberculosis Elimination

Audiences:

General Public, Persons With LTBI

Topic:

HIV Co-infection, General TB Information

Country of Origin:

United States

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