A typical treatment for active tuberculosis attacking the lungs consists of a 6-month course of two different types of antibiotics. These two antibiotics are isoniazid and rifampicin. It is important that you are screened for tuberculosis as soon as any symptoms appear since the infection is so contagious and easily spread. For those with weakened immune systems or who are more at risk for tuberculosis or have experienced possible exposure, screening for latent tuberculosis infection is recommended. Those who are considered more at risk of developing tuberculosis include those who use IV drugs, healthcare providers who specialize in tuberculosis, are from a country where tuberculosis is more prevalent, have HIV/Aids, or work in prisons or nursing homes where tuberculosis infections may be more common. While primarily a combination of different antibiotics is the best course of treatment for tuberculosis, ensuring that the rest of the population has herd immunity against the infection is the best way to prevent tuberculosis from spreading, which is why a tuberculosis vaccination is available and highly recommended for anyone physically able to be properly immunized.