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California Tuberculosis Risk Assessment Tool for College and University Students

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California Tuberculosis Risk Assessment Tool for College and University Students

This tool is designed to help clinicians identify students who need screening for TB.

Author:

California Department of Public Health, California TB Controllers Association, California Department of Public Health, Tuberculosis Control Branch, CDHS DCDC VRDL, CTCA

Audiences:

Health Professionals

Topic:

Diagnosis- Screening

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