Tuberculosis: General Information

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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.

Author:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for HIV Viral Hepatitis STD and TB Prevention

Audiences:

General Public

Topic:

Diagnosis, General TB Information, TB Skin Test, TB Treatment, Treatment - Latent TB infection (Inactive TB), Treatment- TB Disease

Language:

English