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Questions and Answers About TB

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 Table of Contents

Introduction

What is TB?
How is TB spread?
What is latent TB infection?
What is TB disease?

Latent TB Infection

How can I get tested for TB?
What if I have been vaccinated with BCG?
If I have latent TB infection, how can I keep from developing TB disease?
What if I have HIV infection?

TB Disease

How is TB disease treated?
What are the side effects of drugs for TB?
Why do I need to take TB medicine regularly?
How can I remember to take my medicine?
How can I keep from spreading TB?
What is multidrug-resistant TB?


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