Tuberculosis
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Pertinent Links
- Guidance on reporting a suspect/confirmed active TB case: Medical Event Reporting
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of Tuberculosis Elimination
- Guidance for conducting contact investigations
- TB Education and Training Materials
- Guidelines for TB Testing, Diagnosis and Treatment
- Deployment Health Website: DOD Policies, Directives and Forms
- National Institutes of Health: Information about Tuberculosis Research
Current Policy
Navy/Marine Corps
| INSTRUCTION | DATE | TITLE |
|---|---|---|
| BUMEDINST 6224.8A | 02/12/09 | Tuberculosis Control Program |
| BUMEDINST 6220.12A | 10/21/99 | Medical Event Reports | NAVMED 6224/8 | Tuberculosis Exposure Risk Assessment Form |
Additional Guidance
| FORMAT | DATE | TITLE |
|---|---|---|
| Navy Message | 11/2006 | Two-step TB testing for Navy Civilian Employees at High Risk for Exposure to TB |
| JPMPG Memo | 08/12/07 | Use of Tubersol as the preferred brand of Tuberculin |
This page last updated on May 16, 2012.
Content last reviewed on May 16, 2012.
Content last reviewed on May 16, 2012.