Tuberculosis: What you need to know

Per the CDC, Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but TB bacteria can attack any part of the body such as the kidney, spine, and brain. Not everyone infected with TB bacteria becomes sick. As a result, two TB-related conditions exist: latent TB infection (LTBI) and TB disease. If not treated properly, TB disease can be fatal.

TB Fact Sheets:

What You Need to Know About Tuberculosis (cdc.gov)

Lo que debe saber sobre la tuberculosis (cdc.gov)

Tuberculosis - Get the Facts! (cdc.gov)

TB Information for Employers in Non-Healthcare Settings:

TB Elimination. Tuberculosis Information for Employers in Non-Healthcare Settings (cdc.gov)

CDC: 5 Things You Need to Know About TB Video: https://youtu.be/wA_fObLY6GE

To learn more visit: Basic TB Facts | TB | CDC

OSHA - TB Control and Prevention: Tuberculosis - Control and Prevention | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (osha.gov)