Quick Facts

Globally, 9.2 million new cases and 1.7 million deaths from TB occurred in 2006.

Of the global tuberculosis cases in 2006, 0.7 million cases and 0.2 million tuberculosis deaths were in HIV-positive people.

Community Health - TB Patient Information

Click on the links below to learn more about tuberculosis.

Questions and Answers About Tuberculosis
The Difference Between Latent Tuberculosis Infection and Tuberculosis Disease
Tuberculin Skin Test Fact Sheet

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