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Tuberculosis: General Information

This fact sheet explains how TB is transmitted, the difference between active TB disease and latent TB infection, and treatment options. It also discusses the tuberculin skin test, the meaning of a positive skin test reaction, and skin testing for people who have been vaccinated with BCG.

Audiences:
General Public
Author:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for HIV Viral Hepatitis STD and TB Prevention
Focus Area:
TB
Subjects:
Diagnosis
TB Skin Test
General TB Information
TB Treatment
Treatment - Latent TB infection (Inactive TB)
Treatment- TB Disease
Publication Date:
2011
Format:
Fact Sheet