International Travel Information: Tuberculosis

International Travel Information: Tuberculosis

Author: Badash, M., Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Infectious Disease Clinic
Publication Date: 2008
Country of Origin: United States
Format: Webpage
Language: English

Abstract

This fact sheet provides general information tuberculosis (TB) for those traveling internationally. It describes the risk of TB to travelers and the testing guidelines for travelers.

Publisher:

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Audience(s):

General Public

Topic:

Infection Control, General TB Information

Notes:

Also available in Spanish.

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