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Tuberculosis (TB)

Tuberculosis (TB) Program

Testing, diagnostic evaluations, treatment, and follow-up for individuals diagnosed with active TB disease and latent TB infection.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. There are two conditions: latent TB infection (LTBI) and TB disease.

  • Latent TB Infection (LTBI): An individual has the TB bacteria in the body but is not sick and not contagious.
  • TB Disease: An individual has TB bacteria in the body, is sick, and can spread the disease to others.

TB is spread through the air from person to person via small respiratory particles. When someone with TB disease coughs, speaks, sings, or laughs, they can release TB bacteria into the air. If people nearby breathe in these particles, they can become infected.

Tuberculosis (TB) Program

The Tuberculosis Program is committed to protecting Seminole County residents and visitors from the spread of TB by performing the following activities:

  • Case management for persons with TB disease and their close contacts.
  • LTBI treatment.
  • TB training and technical assistance for healthcare and community-based organizations.
  • TB testing for individuals at high risk for LTBI and TB disease.
  • Surveillance of LTBI and TB disease to direct prevention and control activities.

To set up an appointment for TB Program services, please call 407-665-3243.

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