BMC’s Yawkey building doors are now closed as an entrance as part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our campus and provide you with the best clinical care.

All patients and visitors on our main campus must enter our hospital via Shapiro, Menino, or Moakley buildings, where they will be greeted by team members at a new centralized check-in desk before continuing to the hospital. We are excited to welcome you and appreciate your patience as we improve our facilities.

Tuberculosis

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Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious bacterial infection that mainly affects the lungs. The bacteria spread from person to person via sneezing and cough. It is highly contagious. Most TB infections are latent (no symptoms), with about 1 in 10 having an active infection and symptoms including cough, exhaustion and more. Both latent and active TB is treatable with antibiotics but can be fatal if left untreated.

The Tuberculosis Clinical Research Group is engaged in multi-center consortium studies, investigator-initiated local research studies, and educational efforts locally, regionally, and nationally. The group is also active within the Centers for Disease Control's Tuberculosis Trials Consortium (TBTC), enrolling patients in both latent and active TB treatment trials.

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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Pulmonology

The Pulmonology Department comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, education, and rehabilitation services for a full range of pulmonary diseases and allergy conditions.
Pulmonology