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Taxadirka Neefsashada Guriga ee Bukaanka Qaba Jirrada Faafta ee Qaaxda[Home Respiratory Precautions for Patients with Potentially Infectious Tuberculosis]

Fact Sheet
Taxadirka Neefsashada Guriga ee Bukaanka Qaba Jirrada Faafta ee Qaaxda[Home Respiratory Precautions for Patients with Potentially Infectious Tuberculosis]

This fact sheet provides information to help prevent the spread of tuberculosis (TB) for patients who are potentially infectious.

Author:

Minnesota Department of Health Tuberculosis Program

Topic:

Case Management, Treatment Guidelines Materials, Infection Control

Country of Origin:

United States

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