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TB precautions. [videorecording]

Tucson, Ariz. : Medfilms, c1993 1 videocassette (12 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. + 1 guide (25 p.) Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE AV/9418081
Reeter AK; Jensen R

Abstract: (Producer) Viewers learn how TB is transmitted; how TB affects the body; the distinction between dormant and active TB; symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment; role of HIV in disease development; risk groups; dangers of admitting patients with undiagnosed TB; purpose and interpretation of the Mantoux skin test; significance of the Booster Phenomenon; purpose of preventive therapy; origin and prognosis of multi-drug resistant TB; importance of patient compliance; precautions including AFB/respiratory isolation and the use of respirator/TB masks.
Keywords: *Tuberculosis, Pulmonary MONOGRAPHKWDtuberculosis,pulmonarymonograph
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