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The Importance of Latent TB Infection Testing and Treatment video

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The Importance of Latent TB Infection Testing and Treatment video

In this video, TB survivors talk about the importance of latent TB infection testing and treatment. A TB control professional also describes their experience helping patients with latent TB infection treatment.

Author:

CDC NCHHSTP Division of Tuberculosis Elimination, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for HIV/AIDS Viral Hepatitis STD and TB Prevention, Division of Tuberculosis Elimination

Audiences:

General Public, Health Educators/Communicators, Persons With LTBI

Topic:

Advocacy/Communications, Treatment - Latent TB infection (Inactive TB)

Country of Origin:

United States

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