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Tuberculosis Control Program

The Tuberculosis Control Program provides free services for clients with suspected or confirmed tuberculosis (TB) disease.  All confirmed TB cases in Baltimore City are referred to the TB program for treatment.  The TB program also provides Tuberculin skin tests for all people identified as having come into contact with a person with a confirmed case of TB.  Every suspected and confirmed case receives directly observed medication administration, nurse case management services, and contact investigations.  The program also reports the results of its monitoring and surveillance activities to the CDC and Maryland DHMH, administers TB therapy to immigrants and refugees with positive TB screenings, and conducts prevention education sessions for nursing schools, homeless shelters, and other agencies upon request. 

 

Contact the Tuberculosis Control Program administrative office

Tuberculosis Prevention Clinic (Eastern Chest Clinic)
Location & Telephone
620 North Caroline St.
Baltimore, MD 21205
410 396 9413 (phone), 410-396-9403 (fax)
Metro Subway: Johns Hopkins Hospital
MTA buses:
  • No. 5 (Monument & Central Ave).
  • No. 21 (Caroline St. & Biddle Street).
Hours
Monday 9:00AM - 11:00AM & 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Tuesday 9:00AM - 11:00AM & 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 9:00AM - 11:00AM & 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Friday Closed
Services

Diagnostic and treatment services for individuals with latent tuberculosis(TB) infection and active TB disease.

Latent TB infection applies to anyone with a positive skin test (PPD), a negative chest x-ray, and a lack of TB symptoms. Active pulmonary TB occurs when someone has an abnormal chest x-ray, and symptoms such as: coughing up blood, persistent cough for more than two weeks, fever, weakness, fatigue, night sweats, loss of appetite, weight loss.
Appointments
Referral required for a positive skin test, but walk-ins accepted for those with symptoms.
Cost
All services are free.

 

Tuberculosis Prevention Program administrative office location and contact information:

210 Guilford Avenue, 3rd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-396-4444

(410) 545-6645 fax

Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm