Who is affected by tuberculosis (TB)

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Author:	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS	Last Updated: April 23, 2009
Medical Review:	Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine R. Steven Tharratt, MD, MPVM, FACP, FCCP - Pulmonology, Critical Care, Medical Toxicology
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