What is TB?
TB is an infectious disease primarily of the lungs caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is spread from person to person through the air when a person with active disease coughs or sneezes. Medicine is available to cure Tuberculosis.
What are the symptoms of TB?
Productive cough for 3 weeks or longer, Bloody Sputum, Fever, Chills, Weight Loss, No Appetite, Night Sweats, Weakness/Fatigue
How is TB diagnosed?
A PPD Mantoux skin test, chest x-rays, sputum smears and cultures.
What is TB Control?
TB Control is an organized program of the Ector County Health Department to stop the spread of tuberculosis.
Cost for Mantoux Testing
$20.00
Times for Mantoux Testing
Mondays & Tuesday 8:30 am - 11:00 am and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Health Information and Data/Statistics Websites
National Prevention Information Network - Tuberculosis
Texas Dept of State Health Services - Tuberculosis