Tuberculosis
Fact sheets, statistics and advice about tuberculosis.
Tuberculosis (TB) in Norway
Tuberculosis (TB) in Norway
Tuberculosis is caused by the mycobacterium tuberculosis. The disease usually occurs in the lungs (pulmonary tuberculosis), but can affect all the organs in the body.
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Countries with high tuberculosis incidence
Countries with high tuberculosis incidence
The list of countries with a high incidence of tuberculosis has been moved to The Norwegian Directorate of Health's website. People from these countries are required to undergo tests for tuberculosis.
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Routine screening for tuberculosis (TB)
Routine screening for tuberculosis (TB)
Specific groups in the population are at higher risk of TB infection and must undergo screening.
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