doctor. Because TB is not common in the US, doctors may not suspect TB; therefore, they may not test for the infection. If a person has symptoms of TB, it is wise to be tested.

Persons with diabetes have a significantly higher chance of converting from latent to active TB, and mortality from TB may be greater in diabetic patients. Persons with both human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and LTB have a 10% chance of developing active TB every year. "HIV infection is the greatest