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    What Do You Know About Tuberculosis?

    Many people think tuberculosis (TB) is no longer a threat, but it's still a leading killer worldwide. One-third of the world’s population (about 2 billion people) are infected with the bacteria that cause TB.

    1. How do you get TB?
    2. Who is at risk of developing tuberculosis in this country?
    3. What makes TB hard to diagnose?
    4. What are the symptoms of active TB?
    5. How is TB diagnosed?
    6. How is TB treated?
    7. What has caused TB to become a serious public health problem?
    8. Who in the U.S. should receive a vaccine for TB?
    Online Medical Reviewer: Felson, Sabrina MD
    Online Medical Reviewer: Sather, Rita RN
    Online Medical Reviewer: Watson, L Renee, MSN, RN
    Date Last Reviewed: 5/1/2023
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    Southern New Mexico
    Surgery Center

    2301 Indian Wells Rd. Suite B
    Alamogordo, NM 88310
    www.snmsc.org

    Phone: 575.437.0890
    Fax: 575.437.0905
    Email: info@snmsc.org

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