Tuberculosis (TB) Screening

Medication & Testing

  • Medications are also provided free of charge for treatment of active disease as well as treatment of latent tuberculosis infection.
  • Skin tests are available by appointment by calling 649-4441. A fee is charged.

FAQs

The following information is provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Division of Tuberculosis Elimination:

  1. What is Tuberculosis?
  2. How is TB spread?
  3. What are the symptoms of TB?
  4. What is the difference between TB disease and TB infection?
  5. Who gets TB disease?
  6. How can I tell if I have TB?
  7. How are the TB tests given?
  8. Where can I get a TB skin test?
  9. What if the test is negative?
  10. What if the test is positive?
  11. What if I had the BCG vaccine?
  12. What should I do if I have TB infection or disease?
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