We offer tuberculosis (TB) skin testing for those persons being evaluated for active tuberculosis and their contacts. Registered nurses provide counseling, medication, monitoring, Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) services and educational materials free of charge. If you have further questions, please contact our office.
The Tuberculosis Program provides consultation to private providers caring for patients with tuberculosis. Private providers are given information, consultation, resources for referrals and assistance in meeting state and federal standards for treatment of TB cases.
Location | Baltimore County Department of Health
Drumcastle Government Center
6401 York Road, 3rd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21212-2130 |
Hours | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
Cost | Free |
Phone Number | 410-887-2711 |
Fax Number | 410-377-5397 |
| E-mail | diseasecontrol@baltimorecountymd.gov |
| DOT by Department of Health is offered and strongly encouraged for all patients, including those being followed by private physicians. |
Get more information on Tuberculosis, from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Tuberculosis rates are increasing in many areas of the country. However, Baltimore County's rate has remained relatively stable at 5 per 100,000 population for the last ten years.
Revised August 9, 2007
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