Tuberculosis
The ultimate goal for the Division of Tuberculosis (TB) Control is the elimination of tuberculosis in Alabama. Until that goal is reached, the Division strives to reduce the annual burden of disease, limit transmission and prevent future cases through the provision of diagnostic, treatment, and case management activities. The Division of TB Control provides these services to all persons in Alabama, regardless of the ability to pay. This commitment to the citizens of Alabama has contributed to historic declines in TB morbidity and mortality.
Call (334) 206-5330 for information about tuberculosis (TB) concerning any of the following:
- Reporting a case
- Case management
- Treatment of TB
- How and where to get medications
- Testing for exposure to TB
- Epidemiological investigation of TB
- Educational materials
- Questions concerning placing and reading a skin test
- Consultation with TB physician
Tuberculosis Elimination and Laboratory Cooperative Agreements
For updates on the Perry County outbreak, please call (334) 206-6228.
News Releases
02-04-16 TB testing finds two additional patients in Perry County, treatment underway
01-21-16 ADPH confirms 1 new TB case in Perry County, emphasizes message that TB is treatable
01-18-16 Public Health confirms 47 people with TB infection in Perry County
01-11-16 Health Department to hold town hall meeting on TB Jan. 14 in Marion
01-07-16 Perry County Health Department to give money to people screened and treated for TB
Resources
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Tuberculosis (TB)
- TB Fact Sheet for Physicians
- TB Narrative for the Alabama Department of Education
- TB Quick Facts for the Alabama Department of Education
- Pennsylvania TB Education and Guidelines
March 24 is World Tuberculosis Day
Each year, we commemorate World Tuberculosis (TB) Day on March 24 to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of TB, and to step up efforts to end the global TB epidemic. To learn more about this special day, visit World Health Organization.
Page last updated: February 27, 2020
