Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis, TB, is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which usually affects the lungs. However other parts of the body, such as the kidney, spine, and brain may be affected. When someone with TB diseases of the lung or throat coughs, sneezes laughs, or sings, the TB bacteria get into the air. People who share the same airspace with this person may breathe in the bacteria.

Symptoms

Symptoms of TB may include:

  • Chest Pain
  • Feeling Weak or Sick
  • Fever
  • Night Sweats
  • Persistent Productive Cough
  • Weight Loss

Gloucester County Tuberculosis Program

The Gloucester County Department of Health protects the residents of Gloucester County by conducting screening and case management for all individuals diagnosed with tuberculosis or exposed to people with Tuberculosis. Persons diagnosed with tuberculosis are followed through a course of treatment, at no charge to the patient, to cure active disease, or to protect the exposed person from developing active disease. Contact 856-218-4102 with any questions about Tuberculosis.

Tuberculosis Skin Testing or Mantoux Test

Skin testing is provided to Gloucester County residents only. 

For more information please call 856-218-4102 or to make an appointment, please visit https://gloucester.medicatconnect.com/ and create an account to register. Testing is held at:

  • Gloucester County Department of Health
    204 East Holly Avenue
    Sewell, NJ 08080
  • Gloucester County Senior Services
    115 Budd Boulevard West Deptford, NJ 08096

Check our website for any schedule changes: www.gloucestercountynj.gov

Regional Tuberculosis Center

Gloucester County residents diagnosed with or suspected to have active Tuberculosis will be asked to attend a clinic in Bellmawr. This clinic is a Regional Tuberculosis Center. In New Jersey, the State Tuberculosis Control Program has established regional sites to perform a clinical evaluation, treatment, prevention, and epidemiology in concert with the county and municipal health departments. The Regional Tuberculosis Center has partnered with the Global Tuberculosis Institute.

Conquer & Cure

The New Jersey Medical School Global Tuberculosis Institute is a force in the effort to conquer and cure tuberculosis worldwide. The Institute plays a leading role in the international arena, providing expertise in program development, education and training, and research to ministers of health, national TB programs, and healthcare providers around the globe. View more information on the Global Tuberculosis Institute website.