Tuberculosis (TB)

Tuberculosis is preventable, treatable and curable!

The Tuberculosis Program at Toronto Public Health works with health professionals and the community to reduce the incidence and impact of TB in Toronto and to provide support for individuals with TB and their families.

Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide. Learn more about the efforts to end TB here in Canada and globally.

TB Facts

About TB
- Spread and Transmission
- What is Active TB Disease?
- What is Latent TB Infection?
- TB Outside the Lungs
- People at Risk

TB & HIV
TB & Children
Annual TB statistical reports are available. To request a copy email us at targettb@toronto.ca or call 416-338-7600 and ask for the TB program.

Testing & Screening

Testing for Active TB Disease
Testing for Latent TB Infection
- Skin Testing, BCG Vaccine, IGRA Testing
- Workplace Screening
  - Non-Healthcare Settings
  - Long-Term Care Settings
  - Daycare

Treatment

TB Treatment

Treatment for Active TB Disease
Treatment for Latent TB Infection
TB Medication Fact Sheets
Home Isolation

TB Programs & Services

Toronto Public Health TB Programs and Services

Case Management Teams
Directly Observed Therapy (DOT)
Drug Order Team
Homeless and Corrections Team
TB Immigration Medical Surveillance
Social Work for TB Clients
TB Prevention Team
TB Stop Drop-In

Other TB services in Toronto

TB Clinics in Toronto

TB Immigration Medical Surveillance

About TB Immigration Medical Surveillance

TB in Canada

World TB Day

March 24 is World Tuberculosis (TB) Day. This annual event commemorates the day in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced his discovery of the TB bacterium, paving the way for the diagnosis and cure of this disease. It is an important day to raise awareness about the health, social, and economic impacts of TB.

Learn more about World TB Day.

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