Medical Information

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is a communicable, potentially deadly disease that usually affects the lungs but can attack other parts of the body as well. It is spread when a person with an active case of TB breathes out the disease-causing bacteria, which are then inhaled by another person. TB is treatable and usually curable, although new drug-resistant strains are appearing that are very difficult to treat. It is vital that TB patients faithfully follow their treatment regimen and take all medications as directed, for as long as directed, or the disease can recur in a drug-resistant form. 

The Tuberculosis Control Website provides access to information about tuberculosis (TB) disease and prevention in North Carolina. The Tuberculosis Control program, located in the Public Health Division of the NC Department of Health and Human Services, is the lead agency in combating tuberculosis in the state.

TB Incentive Fund

In partnership with the TB Control program, incentive funds may be available to local health department TB nurses through the American Lung Association of North Carolina to purchase or provide incentives to ensure completion of treatment. Incentives may include items such as food, transportation, special event gifts, purchase of other prescription medications, assistance with utility bills, or other needs identified by the TB Nurse.

Please complete the following forms and return to the American Lung Association of North Carolina. The full manual can be found on the TB Control Website.

TB Incentive Application Forms *
 

Tuberculosis Fact Sheets

Trends in Tuberculosis Morbidity and Mortality (pdf)
Tuberculosis Fact Sheet
Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis Fact Sheet
Pediatric Tuberculosis Fact Sheet

*(requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader)