Tuberculosis Screening and Direct Observed Therapy | Black Hawk County Public Health

Provides tuberculosis screening and direct care services. Does not provide TB skin tests for work or school. The Disease Surveillance and Investigation Program are responsible for tracking, investigating, testing, and treating Tuberculosis (TB) in Black Hawk County. Local doctors and clinics refer clients to Black Hawk County Public Health for testing and treatment of both suspected and active cases. Medication is provided at no charge to the client through a program with the Iowa Department of Public Health. Active tuberculosis can be highly contagious if the bacteria that causes TB is actively growing in the lungs or throat of an infected person. The program works with active cases to identify close contacts and to work with those contacts for testing and if needs be treatment. The Health Department follows up on active cases to observe treatment until the person has completed their medication regimen.