Protect your body, your temple : Know the Facts About TB

South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control

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Protect your body, your temple : Know the Facts About TB

South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control

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Abstract

These bookmarks state: In South Carolina, African-Americans account for over half of Tuberculosis cases. Tuberculosis (TB) is spread through the air from person to person when someone with the disease coughs, sneezes, speaks, or sings. The signs and symptoms of TB include: Cough usually lasting 2-3 weeks or longer, Coughing up blood, Unusual chest pain especially when breathing, Increased tiredness, Unplanned or sudden weight loss or loss of appetite, • Chills with fever and sudden night sweats.

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2016-10

Keywords

Bookmarks--South Carolina, African Americans--Health and hygiene, Tuberculosis

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Copyright status undetermined. For more information contact, South Carolina State Library, 1500 Senate Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10827/23234

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