Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually affect the lungs but can also attack other organs in the body, such as the kidneys, spine, and brain. The most common symptoms of TB are persistent cough with blood or sputum, fever...
Three basic strategies are critical to the prevention and control of TB:
CDC estimates that up to 13 million people in the United States are living with latent TB infection. Preventing the spread of tuberculosis (TB) requires planning and strategy. The National Prevention Information Network (NPIN) is a platform created to connect health professionals with trusted...
The Division of Tuberculosis Elimination (DTBE) is pleased to announce the release of the Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test Training Materials Kit. The training kit includes:
Listen to the Mantoux...
Tuberculosis in the African-American Community
From CDC's Division of Tuberculosis Elimination
TB Disparity in African Americans—Overview and Resources
From the Southeastern National Tuberculosis Center
TB in Children in the United States
From CDC's Division of...
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