Tuberculosis is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis).
This page provides a list of selected clinical guidelines related to tuberculosis (TB) topics.
CDC recommends testing people who are at increased risk for TB.
People with latent tuberculosis (TB) infection and TB disease can be treated.
For Professionals
U.S. state and local health departments are responsible for preventing and controlling tuberculosis.
TB Centers of Excellence for Training, Education, and Medical Consultation support TB activities.
U.S. health care settings should have a TB infection control plan.
Featured Resources
CDC has a range of tuberculosis (TB) education resources for health care providers.
Think. Test. Treat TB aims to increase awareness and understanding about inactive tuberculosis.
Highlights the experiences of people diagnosed and treated for inactive TB and active TB disease.