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- Family and community members may be fearful of getting TB, which may result in the patient being socially isolated.
- A current or past diagnosis of TB may affect the ability to get certain jobs.
- In countries with a high burden of HIV, a treatment for TB may be seen as an admission of a HIV diagnosis.
- Because of the additional stigma associated with HIV, some TB patients may be concerned and fearful of others learning about their TB diagnosis.
- These factors could affect adherence to treatment as well as mental health.
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