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Tuberculosis: General Information

This fact sheet explains how TB is transmitted, the difference between active TB disease and latent TB infection, and treatment options. It also discusses the tuberculin skin test, the meaning of a positive skin test reaction, and skin testing for people who have been vaccinated with BCG.

Author:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for HIV Viral Hepatitis STD and TB Prevention
Format:
Fact Sheet
Publication Date:
2011
ID:
32633
  • General Public
  • TB
  • Diagnosis
  • General TB Information
  • TB Skin Test
  • TB Treatment
  • Treatment - Latent TB infection (Inactive TB)
  • Treatment- TB Disease
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