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International Travel Information: Tuberculosis

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International Travel Information: Tuberculosis

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.

Author:

Badash, M., Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Infectious Disease Clinic

Topic:

Infection Control, General TB Information

Country of Origin:

United States

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