Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Program

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Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. The bacteria can attack any part of the body, but usually attack the lungs. People who are infected with TB do not feel sick, do not have any symptoms, and cannot spread TB, but they may develop TB disease and be able to spread it some time in the future. People with TB disease can be treated and cured if they seek medical help. Even better, people who have TB infection but are not yet sick can take medicine so they will never develop TB disease.

Where Can I Get Tested?

Fond du Lac County Health Department does not provide Tuberculosis (TB) screening for work, school, or volunteering.

However, if you have other risk factors for TB, such as being foreign born, you may qualify for TB screening through Fond du Lac County Health Department. The department screens for TB with a blood test. To get a TB test, call Fond du Lac County Health Department at: 920-929-3085.

If you need a TB test for work, school, or volunteering, Fond du Lac County Health Department is aware of the following health care organizations that also provide TB skin tests or blood tests, in addition to your primary care provider:

SSM Health at Work 920-926-5666

Call for hours and costs.

TB Services

Fond du Lac County Health Department can provide funding for uninsured or underinsured persons needing evaluation and/or treatment for TB infection or disease:

Medication for treatment of TB infection or disease
Directly observed Therapy (DOT)
Case Management
Sputum specimen collection and induction
Medical evaluation visits by a health care provider
Chest X-rays and other diagnostic testing

For more information on TB, call the Health Department or visit this website: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/tb/index.htm.

Location at City/County Government Center on the 3^rd floor

Office Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm Monday through Friday (except legal holidays)
Phone: 920-929-3085
Fax: 920-929-3102
Email: Click here