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Preventing and Addressing Tuberculosis Among People Experiencing Homelessness

Fact Sheet
Preventing and Addressing Tuberculosis Among People Experiencing Homelessness

This fact sheet provides general information about TB and why it is a concern for people experiencing homelessness and those working with homeless populations.

Author:

United States Interagency Council on Homelessness, USICH

Audiences:

Social Service Providers

Topic:

People experiencing homelessness, General TB Information

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