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Tuberculosis Control
(239) 332-9529
Tuberculosis is a reportable disease and Florida state law mandates that all active tuberculosis cases be reported to the Health Department. In addition, the Health Department is responsible for treating or monitoring the treatment of all cases until cure.

TB Services at the Lee County Health Department include:
  • Medical management
  • Medication (including Directly Observed Therapy)
  • Chest x-rays
  • Sputum smears and cultures
  • Other lab work as indicated
  • PPD’s
  • Contact investigations
  • Preventive treatment for inactive TB infection
  • Health Provider and Community Education

For more information please call the Tuberculosis Control Program for Lee County at (239) 332-9529.
 

Refugee Health

(239) 332-9529
(239) 332-9668 FAX

Please call for appointment.