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Introduction to Tuberculosis (TB)

Slide Set
Introduction to Tuberculosis (TB)

This introduction to TB slide set provides a basic overview of TB. The tool is intended for a general public audience.

Author:

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

Topic:

General TB Information

Country of Origin:

United States

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