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Tuberculosis


Tuberculosis in Washington State
DOH receives approximately 250 to 300 reports of tuberculosis (TB) per year, for an average rate of 4.8/100,000 persons. An average of 4 deaths are reported to be associated with tuberculosis each year.

Purpose of Reporting and Surveillance

  • To identify and ensure the adequate evaluation and treatment of persons with TB.
  • To identify the contacts of TB cases and ensure their evaluation.
  • To ensure that all eligible infected contacts are offered and complete preventive therapy.

Reporting Requirements

  • Health care providers: immediately notifiable
  • Hospitals: immediately notifiable
  • Laboratories:  notifiable within 2 workdays to DOH-TB Services (360-236-3397, voice; 360-236-3419, fax); antibiotic sensitivity testing (first isolates only);  specimen submission required
  • Local health jurisdictions:  notifiable within 7 days of case investigation completion or summary information required within 21 days

Last guideline update
Nov. 2006

Tuberculosis Resources

General Information

Fact Sheet
(Web format)
Tuberculosis
Incidence Rates

(PDF format)

Public Health and Health Care

Surveillance and Reporting Guidelines
(Web Format)
Surveillance and Reporting Guidelines
(PDF format)
TB New Case
Reporting Form

(Word format)
TB New Case
Reporting Form

(PDF format)
DOH Resources
DOH Tuberculosis Program

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Washington State Department of Health
MS: K17-9, 1610 NE 150th St.
Shoreline, WA 98155-9701

Phone (206) 418-5500
FAX (206) 418-5515

24-hour contact (toll-free inside Washington State only) 1-877-539-4344
 

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