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Tuberculosis

Sites:  Sebring (863) 382-7272    Lake Placid (863) 465-2252
TB screening including skin tests are provided as well as treatment, follow up and education.

Our Outreach Program consists of the comprehensive case management of active cases of TB, investigation, and testing of those exposed to an active case of TB, along with direct observed medication therapy of active TB cases.

Our Clinical Services provide the diagnosis and treatment of persons with active TB disease and persons identified with latent TB infection. Treatment for persons identified with latent TB infection will be crucial to achieving the ultimate goal of eliminating TB as a public health problem in FL.

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