Tuberculosis: the green book, chapter 32
Tuberculosis immunisation information for public health professionals, including updates.
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Human tuberculosis (TB) is caused by infection with bacteria of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (M. tuberculosis, M. bovis or M. africanum) and may affect almost any part of the body.
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Published 20 March 2013Last updated 3 August 2018 + show all updates
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Updated chapter with the latest information about a licensed BCG vaccine now available in the UK.
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Updated the Body text to include a link to National Archives (chapter update patches) and NHS Choices.
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First published.