In primary TB disease (some 1-5% of cases), this occurs soon after the initial infection.

These resistant bacteria can grow and cause TB disease that is difficult to cure.

If not treated properly, TB disease can be fatal.

Persons with active TB disease must take prescribed medication to treat the infection.

This category includes findings that are minor and not suggestive of TB disease.

Taking the medicine as prescribed will keep you from again becoming sick with TB disease.

TB disease was once the leading cause of death in the United States.

TB disease must be excluded before start of treatment.

Spend a lot of time with a person who has active TB disease, which can be spread to others.

Close contact with a person infected with active TB disease.