Yes. Even if you are well and have no symptoms, if you have been identified as a contact, you need to be screened. All identified close and household contacts of a case of TB are invited for screening.
This screening is important because it can identify whether you have been infected with TB (latent TB) and/or have developed active TB disease.
We can only diagnose TB if you attend for screening.
Both latent TB infection and active TB can be treated with a course of antibiotics.
Screening can be arranged by contacting Prince Philip Hospital on 01554 756567