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Tuberculosis Cases Fall 11 Percent in 2009

Abstract
The Dallas County Health Department reported Tuesday that the county’s TB case count fell from 219 in 2008 to 195 in 2009. “TB in Dallas is a threat under control,” declared Dr. Garry Woo, medical director of the department’s TB division. Health officials continue to recommend annual TB testing, which is offered on weekdays, except Thursday, for a cost of $30.
Source
http://www.dallasnews.com
Date of Publication
03/10/2010
Author
Sherry Jacobson
Article Type
General media
Article Category
News Briefs
Subjects
Local Health Programs
Statistics
Tuberculosis (TB)

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