A person with TB infection needs to take anti-tuberculosis drugs in order to kill the TB germs and prevent TB DISEASE from developing in the future. Some PEOPLE are more likely than others to develop TB disease once they have TB infection. This INCLUDES people with HIV infection, people who were recently exposed to someone with TB disease, smokers, people with certain medical conditions such as diabetes and kidney problems, and persons taking immunosuppressive drugs.

The newest and best treatment for TB infection requires two drugs given in one directly OBSERVED DOSE per week for 12 weeks. Other single drug treatment options take from four to nine months to complete.

A person with TB infection needs to take anti-tuberculosis drugs in order to kill the TB germs and prevent TB disease from developing in the future. Some people are more likely than others to develop TB disease once they have TB infection. This includes people with HIV infection, people who were recently exposed to someone with TB disease, smokers, people with certain medical conditions such as diabetes and kidney problems, and persons taking immunosuppressive drugs.

The newest and best treatment for TB infection requires two drugs given in one directly observed dose per week for 12 weeks. Other single drug treatment options take from four to nine months to complete.