Does A Positive TB Test Mean Active TB?

Getting a positive TB test can be alarming, but what does it really mean for your health? This video breaks down whether a positive result automatically indicates active tuberculosis, or if there's more to understand. In this essential guide, you'll learn: ► The critical distinction between latent TB infection and active TB disease. ► Why a positive tuberculin skin test (TST) or interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) does not always equate to active illness. ► The factors that determine whether a positive test leads to further diagnostic steps. ► How latent TB can be treated to prevent progression to active disease. #TBTest, #Tuberculosis, #HealthEducation, #PublicHealth, #LatentTB