TB (Tuberculosis)

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by the organism Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It usually presents as a chronic disease of the respiratory tract but may also affect other organ systems.
TB is spread by inhalation of infectious droplets, which may be coughed or sneezed by a case of pulmonary tuberculosis. People with TB in organs other than the respiratory tract (extra-pulmonary tuberculosis) or with latent TB are rarely infectious to others.

For support & advice you can contact Wirral TB Service Team:

TB Service Team

For more information:

Tuberculosis (TB) – NHS
Overview | Tuberculosis | Guidance | NICE
Tuberculosis (TB): diagnosis, screening, management and data – GOV.UK

Useful guidance posters:

Guide to donning and doffing PPE: Droplet Precautions

COVID-19_Airborne precautions_Guide