CDC TB

Too many people in the United States suffer from #TB disease, with up to 13 million people with latent TB infection. Without treatment, these individuals are at risk for developing TB disease. Learn more: bit.ly/3XyGflV #ThinkTestTreatTB

Have you been around someone who has active #TB disease? Contact your health care provider about getting tested, even if you do not feel sick. bit.ly/4c6N03Q

Interested in learning more about #TB? Check out CDC’s “Introduction to Tuberculosis (TB)” slide set! It provides an overview on the basics of TB in the United States. Access the slide set here: cdc.gov/tb/communicati…

Each year, U.S. #TB programs report results of their targeted testing activities to CDC. Check out the 2022 ARPE Targeted Testing Report: bit.ly/4jYVPB7

CDC recommends video directly observed therapy (vDOT) as an equivalent alternative to in-person DOT during #TB treatment. Learn more: bit.ly/46vQXh3

CDC‘s “Think. Test. Treat TB” campaign aims to increase testing and treatment for latent #TB infection. Resources are available for a variety of audiences: bit.ly/3XyGflV

Health care providers: CDC has resources on how to properly administer the Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test. Learn more: bit.ly/3UyWBds

Some people who have latent #TB infection never develop TB disease. Others will develop active TB disease months or even years later when their immune system can no longer keep the TB germs from multiplying and growing in the body. bit.ly/4cU9yWi

Health care providers: learn about treatment options for #TB disease and latent TB infection: bit.ly/4kJwwmV

Without treatment, inactive #tuberculosis can develop into active #TB disease and make you sick. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones against TB: bit.ly/3XyGflV #ThinkTestTreatTB

New health care personnel should be screened and tested for #TB upon hire. CDC and the National TB Coalition of America do not recommend annual TB testing for most health care personnel: bit.ly/4cAAtGf

DYK? #TB blood tests are the preferred method of TB testing for people who have received the TB vaccine. 🔗 bit.ly/483vr41

A diagnosis of #TB disease can be scary. Preeni was relieved to have an answer. Symptoms like cough, fever, and weight loss can be attributed to other conditions, causing delays in diagnosis. Learn how others felt when diagnosed with TB disease: bit.ly/41hGo0H

On #WorldTBDay, we thank the public health and healthcare workers for their efforts to end TB in the United Sates. Read about the 2025 TB Elimination Champions: bit.ly/4iKJOOM #TBEliminationChampion

#Tuberculosis is preventable and treatable but remains one of the world's leading infectious disease killers. Read the latest research on TB published in Emerging Infectious Diseases: bit.ly/4bWOFub #WorldTBDay

March 24 is World TB Day, marking the day in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced the discovery of the bacteria that cause TB. Learn more about #WorldTBDay: bit.ly/4ivlEbE

Targeted interventions lead to significant improvements. A comprehensive approach in Uganda shows the importance of screening and treatment among household contacts to reduce the spread of disease and eliminate TB. bit.ly/42cIkHH

On this #WorldTBDay, discover how CDC is working to stop TB—the world’s leading infectious disease killer—and learn about our efforts to End TB around the 🌍: bit.ly/41MEAvm

CDC recognizes the 2025 U.S. #TB Elimination Champions for their work to end TB in their communities. Learn more about this year’s TB Champions: bit.ly/4iKJOOM #WorldTBDay   #TBEliminationChampion

CDC recognizes the 2025 U.S. TB Elimination Champions for their work to end TB. Read this year’s inspiring stories: bit.ly/4iKJOOM #WorldTBDay   #TBEliminationChampion