Tuberculosis; general information

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Tuberculosis; general information

Published Date:

October 2011

Series:

TB elimination

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Corporate Authors:

National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (U.S.), Division of Tuberculosis Elimination.

Description:

Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by germs that are spread from person to person through the air. TB usually affects the lungs, but it can also affect other parts of the body, such as the brain, the kidneys, or the spine. A person with TB can die if they do not get treatment.

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Document Type:

Pamphlet (or booklet)

Place as Subject:

United States

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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection

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