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Unseen barriers: hidden TB stigma and its impact on treatment adherence

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Abstract

The battle against tuberculosis (TB), an infectious disease with a high mortality rate despite being curable is made more challenging by the stigma surrounding it. This stigma often discourages people with TB from seeking care and adhering to treatment, as they fear discrimination.

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