Division of Tuberculosis Elimination

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Tuberculosis is a disease caused by germs that are spread from person to person through the air.

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Signs and Symptoms

Common symptoms of active tuberculosis disease include cough, chest pain, and coughing up blood.

Testing for Tuberculosis

The tuberculosis (TB) blood test and the TB skin test are the two types of tests for TB infection.

Treatment

Both inactive tuberculosis (TB) and active TB disease can be treated.

For Professionals

TB Prevention in Healthcare Settings

U.S. health care settings should have a TB infection control plan.

Health Care Providers

• TB for Health Care Providers

Health care providers can access TB testing, treatment, and educational information.

• TB Programs

U.S. state and local health departments are responsible for preventing and controlling tuberculosis.

• Tuberculosis Centers of Excellence for Training, Education, and Medical Consultation

TB Centers of Excellence for Training, Education, and Medical Consultation support TB activities.

• Guidelines

This page provides a list of selected clinical guidelines related to tuberculosis (TB) topics.

• Health Care Provider Communication and Education Resources

CDC has a range of tuberculosis (TB) education resources for health care providers.

• Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test Toolkit

Health care providers can use this toolkit to learn how to read and administer the TB skin test.

• Latent TB Infection Resource Hub

This resource hub is a one-stop-shop for latent TB infection materials.

Public Health Professionals

• Information for Tuberculosis Programs

CDC has resources, information, and guidance to support U.S. tuberculosis programs.

• Tuberculosis Data

CDC publishes data on a variety of tuberculosis (TB) topics to track progress towards elimination.

• TB Program Evaluation

Public health programs can use program evaluation to improve TB prevention and control activities.

• Tuberculosis Genotyping

Tuberculosis (TB) genotyping analyzes the DNA of TB bacteria to help distinguish different strains.

• Laboratory Information

Learn about the services and resources available from CDC's Tuberculosis Laboratory.

• Tuberculosis Research

CDC's research contributes to new diagnostics, treatments, and approaches to eliminate tuberculosis.

Featured Resources

General Public Communication and Education Resources

CDC has a range of tuberculosis (TB) communication resources for the public.

Tuberculosis Personal Stories

Highlights the experiences of people diagnosed and treated for inactive TB and active TB disease.

Think. Test. Treat TB

Think. Test. Treat TB aims to increase awareness and understanding about inactive tuberculosis.

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