Can TB be cured?
Yes. Tuberculosis (TB) can be cured with medications provided free of charge.
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Tuberculosis Control (Health)
The Tuberculosis (TB) Control Program is responsible for the management of TB care in Prince George’s County.
The TB clinic is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday excluding holidays; with evening hours on Tuesdays, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. All TB Control Program services are provided by appointment only. An appointment can be made by calling 301-583-3110 (TTY/STS Dial 711 for Maryland Relay).
A positive skin test reaction usually means that the person has been infected with Tuberculosis (TB). It does not necessarily mean that the person has TB disease. Other tests, such as an x-ray, blood test or sputum sample, are needed to see if the person has TB disease.?
There is no charge for any Tuberculosis (TB) related service at this time.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by germs spread from person to person through the air. To read more about TB please view our About Tuberculosis page.
Find out who is eligible for the Tuberculosis services by viewing our Tuberculosis Services Eligibility page. Tuberculosis Services Eligibility