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Know the Facts What is TB? Tuberculosis, or TB, is an infectious and sometimes deadly disease caused by bacteria. TB disease usually affects the lungs. Anyone Can Get TB ©digitalskillet-iStockphoto “Getting tested for tuberculosis saved our lives.” Coughing? Fever? Night sweats? You could have TB. Don’t delay. SEE A DOCTOR. It could save your life. TB spreads through the air when someone who is sick with TB disease of the lungs or throat coughs, speaks, laughs, sings or sneezes. Anyone near the sick person can breathe TB germs into their lungs and get infected, including those who received BCG, or TB vaccine. BCG does not offer complete protection against developing TB disease. Know TB Symptoms •Cough lasting more than 2 weeks or bloody cough •Pain in chest •Loss of appetite & weight loss •Fever/chills •Night Sweats TB Is Curable Active TB disease is serious, but it is curable if all medications prescribed by a physician are taken properly. See a doctor if you have TB symptoms. Treatment is FREE The Fairfax County Health Department offers free TB treatment to residents of Fairfax County, Falls Church and the City of Fairfax. Contact the Health Department. If you have TB symptoms, see a doctor. STOP TB TB is curable. Testing is simple. Treatment is free*. *The Fairfax County Health Department offers FREE TB treatment to residents of Fairfax County, Falls Church and the City of Fairfax. It could save your life. A Fairfax County, Va., publication. Feb. 2013. To request this information in an alternate format, contact the Fairfax County Health Department. fairfaxcounty.gov/HD • 703-246-2411 • TTY 711