This pamphlet discusses TB and its connection with HIV/AIDS. It explains TB transmission, areas of the body commonly affected, and lists general symptoms of TB. It describes TB infection and TB disease, skin testing, and how to prevent infection from developing into TB disease. The pamphlet explains that TB is a preventable and curable opportunistic disease that commonly infects people with HIV because of their weakened immune system.
Audiences:
General Public
Persons with HIV/AIDS
Persons with TB
Focus Area:
TB
Subjects:
HIV Co-infection
TB
Publication Date:
2010
Format:
Fact Sheet
1 folded sheet (6 p.): col., ill.
Last Updated Date:
Publication ID:
34607