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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Questions and Answers About Tuberculosis (TB)
2005
Introduction
What is TB?
Why is TB a problem today?
How is TB spread?
What is latent TB infection?
What is active TB disease?
Latent TB Infection
How can I get tested for TB?
What if I have a positive test for TB?
What if I have been vaccinated with BCG?
If I have latent TB infection, how can I keep from developing active TB disease?
What if I have HIV infection?
Active TB Disease
How is active TB disease treated?
What are the side effects of medicines for TB?
Why do I need to take TB medicine regularly?
How can I remember to take my TB medicine?
What is directly observed therapy?
How can I keep from spreading TB?
What is multidrug-resistant TB (MDR TB)?
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