Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Program
The Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Program provides these primary services:
- Investigation of all reports of persons with confirmed or suspected tuberculosis (TB) disease in County of Santa Clara;
- Individualized case management to each patient to help ensure treatment completion and to prevent TB from spreading in households and to the community;
- Consultation to medical providers and community partners.
For more information about TB, visit the disease page.
California risk assessments
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening persons at increased risk for LTBI, including those who were born in or lived in countries with increased TB disease prevalence and persons who have lived in high-risk congregate settings (for example, homeless shelters or correctional facilities) in the U.S.
- California Tuberculosis Adult Risk Assessment and User Guide (PDF)
- California Tuberculosis Pediatric Risk Assessment and User Guide (PDF
The pediatric and adult TB risk assessment should be used for routine well checks.
