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World TB Day: A conversation with Public Health’s TB Officer

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An X-ray of the chest of a man with tuberculosis. The areas infected with TB bacteria are colored red. Science Photo Library/Corbis

We rarely hear about someone being sick with tuberculosis (TB) – much less dying from it – here in King County. And yet, Public Health has an entire program and clinic dedicated to TB.

In light of King County Board of Health recognizing tomorrow, March 24, as World Tuberculosis Day, we sat down for a Q&A with Public Health’s Dr. Caitlin Reed, the Medical Officer for Public Health’s TB Program, so we can learn more about this local public health success story.

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