FAQs • Frederick County Health Department, MD • CivicEngage

Am I at risk for Tuberculosis (TB)?

Anyone can get TB, but some people are at higher risk. Those at higher risk include:

Infants and small children
People who have close, frequent contact (such as family members, friends, coworkers) with someone who has TB disease
People with low income who live in crowded conditions, have poor nutrition, and have poor health care
Homeless people
People born in countries where a lot of people have TB
Nursing home residents
Prisoners
Alcoholics and injection drug users
People with medical conditions such as diabetes, kidney failure, and those with weakened immune systems (such as HIV or AIDS)

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Tuberculosis

Anyone can get TB, but some people are at higher risk. Those at higher risk include:

Infants and small children
People who have close, frequent contact (such as family members, friends, coworkers) with someone who has TB disease
People with low income who live in crowded conditions, have poor nutrition, and have poor health care
Homeless people
People born in countries where a lot of people have TB
Nursing home residents
Prisoners
Alcoholics and injection drug users
People with medical conditions such as diabetes, kidney failure, and those with weakened immune systems (such as HIV or AIDS)

2. Can I get a Tuberculosis (TB) skin test at the Health Department when it is required for my new job or for attending school?: No. The health department only provides TB skin testing for people who have risk of being exposed to active TB disease. Learn more.