TB Testing Clinic Q&A

Tuberculosis, also known as TB, is a bacterial infection brought on by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacterium. Though the condition typically affects the lungs, it can also harm the spine or kidneys, among other body organs. When an infected person sneezes, coughs, or talks, TB is transferred through the air. If you experience symptoms like a cough, a fever, or weight loss and you have been in close contact with someone who has TB, you should get tested for the disease. If you think you may have been exposed to the germs, it is crucial to be tested at Columbia Clinic Urgent Care. For more information, contact us or book an appointment online. We have convenient locations to serve you at Tibbetts St Portland, Stark Street Portland, and Tigard, OR. We also accept walk-ins.