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Tuberculosis, or TB, is a serious disease that most often affects the lungs. People with latent tuberculosis infection, or LTBI, may not know they have TB — so they need to get tested. Share this resource to help people ask their doctors about screening.

Increase in Reported TB Cases in 2015

NIAID is examining TB at its fundamental levels through research to develop faster diagnosis, better vaccines, and shorter treatment times.

NIAID-funded research in Cambodia focuses on HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and avian influenza.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Tuberculosis Elimination

The NCHHSTP State Health Profiles include statistical and other information about HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB for all 50 states and Washington, District of Columbia. They also include descriptions of prevention and control programs supported by CDC and state public health officials

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Tuberculosis Elimination

We have made progress in reducing the number of cases of tuberculosis (TB) in the United States. Still, outbreaks occur and TB remains a serious public health issue.

Este año los CDC seleccionaron el lema 'Detectemos la TB. Tratemos la TB. Trabajemos juntos para eliminar la TB'.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Tuberculosis Elimination