Is Latent Tuberculosis Dangerous

TB disease is very serious. TB disease can kill you. Even if you feel okay now, you must take the medicine your health care provider has prescribed and follow your health care provider’s instructions.

Should I worry about latent TB?

There is no need to be worried. Latent TB can be treated before it can cause active TB, and all testing and treatment for TB is free and confidential for everyone.

Is latent TB completely curable?

It can be completely cured with the right treatment whch typically consists of medication in a pill form containing a mix of antibiotics. Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection that most commonly affects the lungs. Some people can have the tuberculosis bacteria in their body and never develop symptoms.