TUBERCULOSIS (TB)

The Tuberculosis (TB) Program is responsible for the prevention, control and coordination of TB within Washington State.

Program components include:

• Technical assistance and health education to local health departments, health professionals, and communities.
• Medical consultation (TB Consultation Form) (19 KB PDF).
• Disease and laboratory surveillance.
• Assistance with contact investigations.

The mission of the TB Program is to help provide a healthier environment in Washington State by reducing or eliminating TB through identification of TB cases and detection and prevention of TB infection. 

Priorities include:

• Diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• Access to TB screening; identification of groups at high risk for TB.
• Monitoring adherence to and completion of treatment.
• TB laboratory activities.
• Implementing community partnerships in the efforts against tuberculosis.