Tuberculosis | Vermont Department of Health
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Tuberculosis
In this section:
TB Basics
TB Testing and Diagnosis
Treatment for LTBI and TB
Resources for Health Care Professionals and Partners
tuberculosis bacteria in the lungs
The mission of the Vermont Department of Health Tuberculosis Program is to control, prevent, and eventually eliminate tuberculosis (TB) in Vermont. The Program works to detect all cases of active TB disease in Vermont and collaborates with community providers to ensure each case is effectively treated. The Program also works to minimize the spread of TB through contact tracing efforts and through the promotion of targeted testing and treatment of TB infection.
Compared to most countries, TB incidence in the United States is low and Vermont has one of the lowest rates in the nation. However, TB is still a significant public health concern. In the United States, TB incidence rates increased in 2023. Worldwide, TB was declared the world’s leading infectious disease killer in 2024.
See TB trends and data
globally
and in the
United States
More
Tuberculosis Information
(CDC)
Important Links
Tuberculosis Information
Rutgers Global Tuberculosis Institute
For Health care providers
Active TB disease and latent TB infection (LTBI) are both reportable.
Providers should immediately report suspected and confirmed TB cases by calling the Epidemiology Program at 802-863-7240 (option 2). Providers can also call this number for expert consultation or for more information about TB services and educational materials.
To report
LTBI, a positive IGRA
,
or a positive TST,
submit the
LTBI Report Form
Resources for Health Care Professionals and Partners
The Health Department provides expert medical consultation, educational materials, and medications to treat active TB...
Treatment for LTBI and TB
TB can be treated with antibiotics and successfully cured in most people.Treatment may last for...
TB Testing and Diagnosis
The TB skin test and the IGRA blood test are both used to detect latent...
TB Basics
TB is spread through the air when a person with active TB disease coughs, laughs...
Subscribe to Tuberculosis
Last Updated:
April 1, 2026
Skip to main content
MENU
x
CLOSE
Translations for you
Tuberculosis
In this section:
TB Basics
TB Testing and Diagnosis
Treatment for LTBI and TB
Resources for Health Care Professionals and Partners
tuberculosis bacteria in the lungs
The mission of the Vermont Department of Health Tuberculosis Program is to control, prevent, and eventually eliminate tuberculosis (TB) in Vermont. The Program works to detect all cases of active TB disease in Vermont and collaborates with community providers to ensure each case is effectively treated. The Program also works to minimize the spread of TB through contact tracing efforts and through the promotion of targeted testing and treatment of TB infection.
Compared to most countries, TB incidence in the United States is low and Vermont has one of the lowest rates in the nation. However, TB is still a significant public health concern. In the United States, TB incidence rates increased in 2023. Worldwide, TB was declared the world’s leading infectious disease killer in 2024.
See TB trends and data
globally
and in the
United States
More
Tuberculosis Information
(CDC)
Important Links
Tuberculosis Information
Rutgers Global Tuberculosis Institute
For Health care providers
Active TB disease and latent TB infection (LTBI) are both reportable.
Providers should immediately report suspected and confirmed TB cases by calling the Epidemiology Program at 802-863-7240 (option 2). Providers can also call this number for expert consultation or for more information about TB services and educational materials.
To report
LTBI, a positive IGRA
,
or a positive TST,
submit the
LTBI Report Form
Resources for Health Care Professionals and Partners
The Health Department provides expert medical consultation, educational materials, and medications to treat active TB...
Treatment for LTBI and TB
TB can be treated with antibiotics and successfully cured in most people.Treatment may last for...
TB Testing and Diagnosis
The TB skin test and the IGRA blood test are both used to detect latent...
TB Basics
TB is spread through the air when a person with active TB disease coughs, laughs...
Subscribe to Tuberculosis
Last Updated:
April 1, 2026