Local health care providers can call +1 (703) 246-2433 to speak with a TB Nurse Specialist or TB Physician about:
- Guidance regarding further evaluation of patients with positive TB tests (TST or IGRA).
- Consultation regarding treatment options for patients diagnosed with latent TB infection.
- Treatment of patients with latent TB infection, especially those who are at high-risk of developing TB disease (i.e., diabetics, immunosuppressed, persons on TNF blockers or other immunosuppressing therapies, and persons with renal failure or on dialysis).
- Assistance with evaluation, sputum collection and chest x-rays for patients having signs and symptoms consistent with active TB disease.
- Treatment and comprehensive management of patients with confirmed TB disease.
