Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis, more commonly known as “TB”, is thought by many to be a disease of the past. However, TB is very much a reality in many parts of the world including here in the Northwest Territories.
- What is TB?
- How is it Spread?
- What are the symptoms of active TB?
- NWT TB Statistics (PDF - 364.95 KB)
The NWT Office of the Chief Public Health Officer has prepared the following fact sheet on TB:
- TB Fact Sheet (PDF - 82.47 KB)
The following links provide more information on TB:
- BCG Vaccine
- TB Skin Test
- Tuberculosis (Public Health Agency of Canada)
- Tuberculosis: Get Tested, Get Treated and Get Cured! (Health Canada)