Tuberculosis Control Program
- Tuberculosis is transmitted through the air by individuals with contagious TB who are in close contact with others.
- In 2008, Louisiana was ranked 7th in the nation for case rates (new cases per 100,000 population).
- Tuberculosis is curable and preventable.
- The recognized method for controlling the spread of tuberculosis is directly observed therapy (DOT) where a health care provider observes the patient take every dose of medications.
- DOT is the standard of care for TB cases in Louisiana.
HELPFUL INFORMATION
Contact Us - Regional TB Managers
Blood Essay for Tuberculosis - Decision to implement Blood Assay for Tuberculosis (BAMT)/ Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA). Click here for T-SPOT.TB presentation.
Louisiana TB Morbidity Reports
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