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Guidance on Release from Hospital Tuberculosis Isolation

Fact Sheet
Guidance on Release from Hospital Tuberculosis Isolation

This fact sheet provides information on home and hospital isolation for patients with infectious TB disease.

Author:

Heartland National Tuberculosis Center

Audiences:

Health Professionals

Topic:

Infection Control

Country of Origin:

United States

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