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The Difference Between Latent TB Infection and Active TB Disease

The Difference Between Latent TB Infection and Active TB Disease

Author: CDC NCHHSTP Office of Communications
Publication Date: 2008
Country of Origin: United States
Format: Fact Sheet
Language: English
How to Access this Material:
HTML: http://www.cdc.gov/tb/publications/factsheets/general/LTBIandActiveTB.htm

Abstract

This fact sheet details the difference between Latent TB Infection (LTBI) and Active TB Disease. A general description of TB is also given.

Publisher:

CDC NCHHSTP Office of Communications

Audience(s):

General Public, Health Professionals

Topic:

Diagnosis, Treatment - Latent TB infection (Inactive TB), General TB Information, Treatment- TB Disease

Notes:

Also available in Spanish.

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