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Tuberculosis: TB, the Disease, Its Treatment and Prevention

Fact Sheet
Tuberculosis: TB, the Disease, Its Treatment and Prevention

This fact sheet discusses TB, the disease, and its treatment and prevention.

Author:

NHS Immunisation Information, Department of Health

Topic:

Diagnosis, General TB Information, Treatment- TB Disease

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom

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