Screening for Latent & Active TB

Using this picture to talk with someone about the different kinds of tests we use to screen for TB:

  • So, this is just show you the tests we do when we’re screening for Latent TB. It’s usually the skin test and sometimes, but not often in Nunavik, a blood test.

  • When we screen for Active TB, it’s a bit different. Usually, we do X-rays or spit tests to determine if someone might have Active TB.

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Screening for Latent & Active TB

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