Tuberculosis is a curable infection that most commonly affects a person's lungs. Find out if you need testing, check vaccination eligibility, or access TB services.
Testing may include a blood test (IGRA) or skin test (TST) to identify TB infection, particularly after exposure, for screening, or before certain medical treatments. Sputum tests are used to investigate possible active TB disease in people with symptoms or abnormal screening results.
TB infection (also called latent or sleeping TB) means TB germs are in the body, but the immune system is keeping them under control. TB disease means the bacteria are active, causing illness and potentially being contagious. Find out more about TB and how it is treated.
If you have spent time with someone who has TB, find out what happens next, whether you need testing and where to get support.
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