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TB Information for Health Care Professionals

Reporting TB Disease
Requirements and procedures for clinicians, hospitals, laboratories, and others to report confirmed or suspected cases of TB disease to MDH.

TB Screening
Information on tuberculin skin tests (TST) and TB blood tests.

Latent TB Infection
Testing, treatment and medication for latent TB infection.

Active TB Disease
Diagnosis and treatment information for individuals with active TB disease.

Refugee and Immigrant TB Class Arrivals
All immigrants and refugees are required to have a medical examination before entering the United States. Those with TB-related findings that need medical follow-up after arrival in the U.S. are given a TB class designation and MDH is notified.

Education Resources for Providers
Ongoing TB education/training is essential for TB prevention, control, and elimination.

Education Resources for Patients
Resources, including fact sheets and videos, for patients with TB. Brochures and fact sheets are available in multiple languages.

National Resources

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Updated Wednesday, 30-Nov-2011 11:12:00 CST