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Local TB Controllers
TB
controllers are located at each
local county public health unit. TB
controllers provide the following services.
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TB case management and directly observed therapy
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Contact investigation and follow-up for infected contacts
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TB medication administration for treatment of latent TB infection
and regular evaluation for side effects
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TB education
Medication for treatment of TB disease and latent TB infection is
available free of charge to individuals with these conditions.
Medications can be obtained through a referral from the ordering
physician to the local public health unit.
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