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About Tuberculosis is a disease caused by germs that are spread from person to person through the air. Learn More Oct. 30, 2024 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. Mar. 30, 2024 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. Apr. 10, 2024 
Tuberculosis Personal Stories Highlights the experiences of people diagnosed and treated for inactive TB and active TB disease. Dec. 2, 2024 
Think. Test. Treat TB Think. Test. Treat TB aims to increase awareness and understanding about inactive tuberculosis. Aug. 29, 2024