500 South Broad Street, Lower Level, Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 685-6744, fax: (215) 685-6477

The Tuberculosis (TB) Control Office is dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis. The office conducts surveillance, registry, contact investigation and case management for people with confirmed cases, people with suspected cases of TB, and TB preventive therapy. The division also operates under contract the Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) treatment center for people with confirmed and suspected cases of TB.

What is Tuberculosis?
Tuberculosis is a communicable disease that is caused by a microorganism. It causes lesions on the lungs, bone and other parts of the body. Symptoms of TB may include: persistent cough for three weeks or more, unexplained tiredness or weakness, fever of 100 degrees or higher, weight loss and spitting up blood.

The history of tuberculosis (TB) is a tribute to the purpose and progress of public health. In 1900, TB was one of our country?s leading killers. Today, TB is preventable, controllable and treatable.

New and Noteworthy

• To see the latest Pediatric Protocols click here
  

Services

• Free testing and diagnosis in eight health care centers.
• Case management for people with confirmed and suspected cases of TB tracking to identify sources of infection.
• Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) - personal support for patients taking medicine on schedule.
• Direct care at the Lawrence F. Flick Memorial Center, 305 S. 13th Street.

All services are free through TB Control and Philadelphia's Health Care Centers.