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Tuberculosis Infection Control: A Practical Manual for Preventing TB, 2nd edition

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Tuberculosis Infection Control: A Practical Manual for Preventing TB, 2nd edition

This second edition manual includes information and resources to support the implementation of TB infection prevention and control measures. This material is intended to be used in efforts to reduce the risk of tuberculosis transmission in health and community care settings.

Author:

Curry International Tuberculosis Center

Audiences:

Health Professionals, Infection Control and Occupational Health Workers, Nurses, Physicians

Topic:

Infection Control

Country of Origin:

United States

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