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Radiographic Manifestations of Tuberculosis: A Primer for Clinicians

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Radiographic Manifestations of Tuberculosis: A Primer for Clinicians

This manual provides information on how to read a chest radiograph, radiographic manifestations of TB and presents case studies. The manual also has questions and answers at the end of each chapter to help the reader assess their understanding of the material. Continuing education credits are available.

Author:

Daley, C.L.; Gotway, M.B.; Jasmer, R.M., Curry International TB Center, Curry International TB Center

Audiences:

Health Professionals

Topic:

HIV Co-infection, Diagnosis- Screening, Diagnosis- Chest X-Ray

Country of Origin:

United States

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