TUBERCULOSIS
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) is a communicable disease caused by bacteria. Respiratory droplets in the air spread TB from person to person. We work with clients who have tuberculosis disease or latent tuberculosis infection.
Testing
Texas County Health Department administers TB skin testing Monday – Wednesday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM and Friday, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM. All donations are appreciated.
Resources
Tuberculin Skin Test Fact Sheet (link http://www.cdc.gov/tb/publications/pamphlets/TB_skin_test.pdf)
Tuberculosis Fact Sheet (link http://www.cdc.gov/tb/publications/factsheets/general/tb.htm)
Clinician Information
Fact Sheets at CDC (link http://www.cdc.gov/tb/publications/factsheets/testing.htm)
Treatment Guidelines at CDC (link http://www.cdc.gov/tb/publications/pda/default.htm
