Alert
The Facts About Tuberculosis
April 8, 2008

TB is a communicable, airborne disease caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb) bacteria.  It is spread by breathing in the cough or sneeze of an infected person, not from simply breathing the same air in a room or hallway. 

The signs and symptoms of TB are:

• Cough lasting longer than 3 weeks
• Coughing up blood
• Weight Loss
• Fever
• Night Sweats

 Stop TB Fact Sheet (PDF)

If you think you have been exposed to TB you may request a skin test from you family physician or come to the TB Clinic at Columbus Public Health on Mondays or Tuesdays from 8 am - 3:30 pm. 

For more information on TB and TB Testing:

TB Skin Test

Latent TB Infection (LTBI)

Active TB Disease

Ben Franklin TB Clinic

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: TB Guidelines

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: News and Updates

Tuberculosis Net: Teaching Materials