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Latent TB Infection

Fact Sheet
Latent TB Infection

This 2-page document provides information on latent TB infection, what a positive TB skin or blood test means, latent TB infection treatment, and various myths and fears about latent TB infection.

Author:

British Columbia Centre for Disease Control

Audiences:

General Public

Topic:

Diagnosis, TB Skin Test

Country of Origin:

Canada

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