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City Health Information (CHI): Testing For and Treating Latent Tuberculosis Infection

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City Health Information (CHI): Testing For and Treating Latent Tuberculosis Infection

This clinical bulletin provides information on testing for and treating latent TB information. The bulletin also includes resources for providers, resources for patients, and more! 

Author:

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Audiences:

Civil Surgeons, Physicians

Topic:

Diagnosis, TB Skin Test, TB Treatment, Treatment - Latent TB infection (Inactive TB), Treatment- Patient Adherence

Country of Origin:

United States

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