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Think Tuberculosis (TB) infographic

A flyer sharing who is at higher risk of inactive TB and the differences between inactive and active TB.

Were you born in or have you lived in a country where TB is common?

TB is common throughout the world. This includes any country other than the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or a country in western or northern Europe.

Do you have a health condition that weakens your immune system? Are you a person living with diabetes?

Ask your doctor about testing and treating inactive TB. Even if you are healthy, inactive TB can turn into TB disease.

How is inactive tuberculosis (TB) different from TB disease?

People with inactive TB

People with TB disease

Do not feel sick

Feel sick

Cannot spread germs to others

Can spread germs to others

Can develop TB disease without treatment

Can cure TB disease with medicine

This page is also available as a printable infographic (PDF) in these languages

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