Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Latent TB Education for College and High School Students

Fact Sheet
Latent TB Education for College and High School Students

This fact sheet contains information on latent TB infection, including how latent TB infection is spread and who is most at risk for latent TB infection.

Author:

TB Free California

Audiences:

Students

Topic:

General TB Information

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States

Download PDF

Related Materials

Tuberculosis Screening and Targeted Testing of College and University Students

This pamphlet provides information about screening of college and university students for tuberculosis (TB). It discusses the importance of screening, when and whom to screen, screening methods, interpreting the results of a TB skin test, and what to do if the TB skin test is positive. A sample TB screening form is provided.

California Tuberculosis Risk Assessment Tool for College and University Students

This tool is designed to help clinicians identify students who need screening for TB.

Tool

Be TB free: latent TB infection educational handout

An educational handout with 3 steps to follow to be TB free. Available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

Global resources for the prevention,
management, and elimination of TB.