Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is a disease caused by bacteria. You usually get the bacteria in your lungs. The disease spreads when someone who is sick coughs or sneezes around you for a long time. If you have TB, you might have a fever, night sweats, weight loss, and a cough that does not go away. There is medicine to treat TB disease.

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Our Services

• Follow up with individuals experiencing TB symptoms.
• Provide treatment for patients with active tuberculosis (TB) or latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI).
• Mantoux (TB Skin Test) for evaluation of TB disease and individuals who have been in contact with a case of tuberculosis.
• Skin tests for work or school are available through our immunization clinics.

• No direct cost to the patient. Insurance information will be obtained.

Only available at our Utica location (406 Elizabeth Street) by appointment only. Please call (315) 798-5747 to schedule an appointment or with any questions.