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Tuberculosis Management Resources for the Emergency Department

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Tuberculosis Management Resources for the Emergency Department

This resource provides access to a variety of tools that enable health professionals to quickly and easily find information about TB in an emergency department setting.

Author:

Mayo Clinic Center for Tuberculosis

Topic:

General TB Information

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