The THD’s community-wide Tuberculosis Prevention Program utilizes education, testing and TB treatment to help stop the spread of Tuberculosis. For more information, please call 918-595-4109.
결핵은 일반적으로 폐를 공격하는 박테리아에 의해 발생합니다. 사람에게서 사람으로 공기를 통해 전파됩니다. 결핵은 일반적으로 폐에 영향을 미치지만 뇌, 신장, 척추 등 신체의 다른 부위에도 영향을 미칠 수 있습니다. 활동성 결핵 환자는 치료를 받지 않으면 사망할 수 있습니다. HIV 감염자이거나, 최근 활동성 결핵 환자와 접촉한 적이 있거나, 최근 결핵 발생률이 높은 국가에 방문한 적이 있는 경우, 결핵 고위험군 또는 중등도 위험군에 속할 수 있습니다.
TB Clinic Services are available at our Central Regional Health Center, 3rd & Utica, and include:
TB tests are generally not needed for people with low risk of infection with TB bacteria. Who should receive testing for TB infection:
TB skin testing for all age groups is conducted at the Central Regional Health Center*, James O. Goodwin Health Center, North Regional Health and Wellness Center, Sand Springs Health Center and Collinsville Health Center with appointments preferred or on walk-in basis. A Spanish-speaking interpreter is available.
*A Burmese interpreter is available at this location.
There is a $20 charge for routine TB skin testing. There is no charge for TB testing if you have been exposed to an active case, are considered at increased risk** or have symptoms. There is a charge for other TB testing such as blood testing which is $48. Check with your insurance provider to make sure it can be covered.
**Those at increased risk include: