If you think you have been exposed to someone infected with tuberculosis, call your primary care physician right away. You may have the disease. If you do not have a doctor, call your local urgent care center. To find out whether or not you have it, they will give you either a TB skin test or a special blood test. If the TB test results are positive, you will have to receive treatment. What that entails depends on whether the TB infection is latent or active: - If the infection is latent, that means the TB bacteria are in your body, but they are not active. In this case, your doctor might prescribe preventative therapy, which involves medications that keep the germs from becoming active and spreading. - If the infection is active, your doctor will prescribe several different medicines in order to kill all of the TB bacteria. It takes at least six to nine months for all of the TB bacteria to die, which means that you will need to take these medications for this entire duration. Failure to do so may result in a future TB infection. If you believe you have been infected with tuberculosis, come to Nova Patient Care for testing today. Our kind and compassionate professionals are experienced in performing TB tests and can help you determine if you are infected. Call to book an appointment, or visit our clinic conveniently. We serve patients from Woodbridge VA, Bethel VA, Dale City VA, Old Town Alexandria VA, Huntington VA, Fort Hunt VA, Arlington VA, Mclean VA, Idylwood VA, Kingstowne Center Alexandria VA, Franconia VA, Newington VA, Falls Church VA, Annandale VA, Tysons VA, Richmond Hwy Alexandria VA, Pentagon City Arlington VA, Seven Corners VA, Lake Barcroft, VA and surrounding areas.