Tuberculosis

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What you need to know

TB_Annual_Report_2022.pdf​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but TB bacteria can attack any part of the body such as the kidney, spine and brain.

 

If not treated properly, TB disease can be fatal. TB disease was once the leading cause of death in the United States.

The services the Nebraska TB Program provides are surveillance, case management, bacteriology services through Nebraska Public Health Laboratory (NPHL), TB education, medical consultation, follow-up on Class B1 and B2 immigrants and refugees and technical assistance. 

TB Information for the Public

​For Healthcare Professionals​

For Medical Consultation

Please contact the TB Program Manager for medical consultation assistance: (402) 471-6441

​​Nebraska Reports and Data​​​


Nebraska Tuberculosis Program Forms

Latent Tuberculosis Infection Medication Forms

Directly Observed Therapy 

PHI Forms

TB Program Manager: Kristin Bertrang RN, MSN
Phone Number
(402) 471-6441 or (402) 416-0821