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TB: About Active TB Disease and Latent TB Infection (LTBI)

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TB: About Active TB Disease and Latent TB Infection (LTBI)

This webpage provides an overview of active tuberculosis (TB) disease and latent TB infection (LTBI), including how TB spreads, symptoms, prevention, and treatment. It highlights key resources, fact sheets, and guidance for both the public and health professionals in Wisconsin.

Author:

Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Audiences:

General Public, Health Professionals, Persons With LTBI, Persons with TB

Topic:

TB, TB Prevention, TB Treatment, Treatment - Latent TB infection (Inactive TB), Treatment- TB Disease

Language:

English

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