Tuberculosis Screening
A common and potentially lethal infectious disease, tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a highly contagious bacterium that attacks the lungs and other parts of the body. TB is spread by respiratory contact with an actively infected individual. To control the spread and occurrence of this illness, the Health District offers tuberculosis screenings and manages both preventative and active treatment through the TB Clinic.
Our goal is to detect, report, treat and prevent cases of tuberculosis in the community. Our TB control physician and the rest of our clinic staff work to manage all active and latent cases of the disease in Clark County. We also provide current information about TB in the community as well as education about the disease from our clinic nurse.
Tuberculosis skin testing is available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The test carries a fee of $5.00, but no one will be denied this service if they cannot immediately pay.
Want more information? Explore the links below:
Ohio Department of Health – Tuberculosis data for the State
Center for Disease Control and Prevention – Division of TB Elimination
