This fact sheet identifies those individuals who are at high risk for TB, explains the difference between TB infection and active TB disease, and discusses TB's effect on the body. It also discusses the tuberculin skin test and medical treatment of TB.
Audiences:
Non-U.S.-born persons
General Public
Focus Area:
TB
Subjects:
Diagnosis
Treatment - Latent TB infection (Inactive TB)
Diagnosis- Screening
General TB Information
TB Skin Test
TB Treatment
Publication Date:
2011
Format:
Fact Sheet
Last Updated Date:
Publication ID:
33199