|
Active TB Disease
|
Latent TB Infection
|
|
Can be spread
to others |
Yes, through droplets in the air |
No, TB is present,
but “inactive”. |
| Chest x-ray |
Abnormal findings;
will show signs of damage |
Abnormal findings
rarely seen
|
Sputum Test
(SSM) |
Test may be positive |
Test will be negative |
Antibiotic
treatment |
Yes, to treat
active disease |
Yes, to prevent
active disease |
