Spread through airborne molecules

Exposure: happens when a person has been in contact with, or exposed to, another person who has TB

Latent TB Infection:happens when a person has TB bacteria in their body but no symptoms of the disease

Active TB infection: person has signs and symptoms of an active TB infection

any condition that causes immunosuppression

Chemotherapy or radiation

Treatments for RA or Crohns

recieving anti rejection medications

Interferon Gamma Release Assay [IGRA]

Mantoux tuberculin skin test

Shows irregular pactches in the lungs

Tests for the bacteria that causes TB

1-2 types of drugs required

3 types of drugs are typically required

Isoniazid

Rifampin

Rifabutin

Rifapentine

Pyrazinamide

Ethambutol