Tuberculosis has once again become a significant threat to public health in Alaska. The State Division of Public Health processed over 14,000 tests for tuberculosis in FY 2000. Although the number of Alaskans with active tuberculosis is relatively small, each person with TB can potentially expose many other people. Each person who is exposed to TB disease must be located, interviewed, tested, and then treated, when indicated; in order to contain the spread of tuberculosis.

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