Do I Have Tuberculosis Quiz
Questions: 15 · 10 minutes
1. Have you noticed blood when coughing?
No blood
One small pink or red streak after forceful coughing
Blood-streaked mucus or small amounts on more than one occasion
More than a few streaks, ongoing bleeding, or blood being coughed up now
2. How does your recent residence or travel relate to possible TB exposure?
I have no known residence or travel-related exposure concern
I made a short visit but had no known close contact with someone who had TB
I lived or worked for months in a setting where TB was known to be more common, without a specific known contact
A clinician or public-health professional said my residence or travel history warrants TB testing
3. During the past two weeks, what has your experience with fever been?
No fever that I noticed
One brief, mild episode with an apparent short-lived cause
Several episodes of feeling feverish or having a measured fever
Persistent or repeatedly returning fever without a clear explanation
4. How long have you had a cough that is not clearly resolving?
I do not currently have a cough
Less than one week
About one to two weeks
Three weeks or longer
5. How is your breathing right now or during ordinary activity?
Breathing feels normal for me
I am mildly short of breath only with more strenuous activity
New shortness of breath occurs during routine activity such as walking across a room
I am short of breath at rest, cannot speak comfortably in full sentences, or have blue or gray lips
6. How has your energy level affected daily life recently?
My energy is typical for me
I feel somewhat more tired but can follow my usual routine
Persistent fatigue makes parts of my routine harder
Weakness or exhaustion makes basic daily activities difficult
7. Has a TB case or investigation been connected with a place where you spend time?
Not that I know of
I heard an unconfirmed report but received no direct notice
A case was reported in a setting I attended, though I was not identified as a close contact
A health or public-health professional identified me as a contact or recommended testing
8. Have you experienced dizziness, fainting, confusion, or unusual drowsiness?
None of these
A brief mild lightheaded feeling that passed quickly
Repeated dizziness or unusual drowsiness while remaining alert
Fainting, new confusion, or being difficult to wake
9. Which description best matches any chest discomfort you have?
I have no chest discomfort
I have brief, mild soreness only after coughing
Pain repeatedly occurs with coughing or deep breathing
I have severe, persistent, crushing, or rapidly worsening chest pain
10. Which statement best describes possible TB exposure through your work, volunteering, or regular activities?
My activities do not involve a known TB exposure setting
I occasionally enter shared indoor settings but know of no TB case there
I regularly spend time in healthcare, shelter, correctional, or similar close-contact settings, with no specific case known to me
I had close contact without recommended protection during a known infectious TB case
11. If you have been unwell, how quickly is your overall condition changing?
I am stable or improving
Symptoms are gradually becoming more noticeable, but I can manage my routine
Symptoms are worsening over days and limiting normal activities
I am rapidly worsening, feel extremely ill, or cannot keep down enough fluids
12. Have your appetite or weight changed without you intending them to?
No unintended change
A brief reduction in appetite without noticeable weight change
Ongoing reduced appetite or a modest unexplained weight change
Clear, continuing unintended weight loss or markedly reduced appetite
13. What best describes sweating while you sleep recently?
No unusual sweating at night
An occasional mildly sweaty night
Repeated sweating that dampens my sleepwear or bedding
Repeated drenching sweats that require changing clothes or bedding
14. What is your history of TB skin tests, blood tests, or treatment?
I have never had a positive TB test
I do not know my past result or cannot obtain the record
I previously tested positive and completed the recommended evaluation or treatment
I previously tested positive but did not complete the recommended evaluation or treatment
15. Which description best matches your contact with someone who may have had active, contagious TB?
I know of no such contact
I had brief or uncertain contact but do not know whether the person had active TB
I repeatedly shared indoor space with someone who had prolonged coughing, but no diagnosis was confirmed to me
I had close or repeated indoor contact with someone confirmed to have contagious pulmonary TB