Canada's Role in the Fight Against Tuberculosis Today.

Diagnosis of Tuberculosis

Some TB-Positive X-rays

Diagnosis

- Clinical

- Skin Test

- Tests

Note: click on each x-ray for a larger version

X-ray showing a very early case of tuberculosis. The arrow points to a single node of infection in the right (your left) upper portion of the lung.

X-ray showing a moderately advanced case of pulmonary TB. The patient had just begun producing sputum, as there is evidence of a cavity on the upper-left side. Contacts will be Tuberculin-positive.

X-ray showing a far advanced case of pulmonary TB. Infection is widespread throughout both sides of the lung, seen as fuzzy white abnormalities in this x-ray.

This digital collection was produced under contract to Canada's Digital Collections program, Industry Canada. The website was produced by a CDC team at the Saskatchewan Lung Association. Visit the bibliography for a list of content sources and the image catalog for graphic source and credit information.