While it usually attacks the lungs, it can affect any part of the body including the kidney, spine, and brain. If not treated properly, TB disease can be fatal. For these reasons, BU has the following TB compliance measures. Regardless of whether you\u2019ve had a TB vaccine\u2014certain student populations must meet TB compliance depending on their area of study, country of origin, and past history with TB:<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n All students in this category are required to complete a TB Risk Assessment and Symptom Screen annually. Countries of high incidence include any country other than the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and those in Northern Europe or Western Europe.<\/p>\n If TB testing is not available in your country, or you are unable to complete it before arriving at BU, you can make an appointment to be tested at SHS. Learn more in the section below on TB Testing at SHS.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n Countries of high incidence include any country other than the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and those in Northern Europe or Western Europe<\/p>\n If TB testing is not available in your country, or you are unable to complete it before arriving at BU, you can make an appointment to be tested at SHS.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong><\/p>\nRequired populations<\/h3>\n
Students in clinical programs<\/h3>
\nStudents enrolled in clinical science programs or working in DPH-licensed healthcare settings must complete the following no sooner than three months before the start of classes:<\/p>\n\n
Students who have had a positive TB test or TB treatment in the past<\/h3>
\nStudents will be contacted by SHS to discuss next steps if they have had 1) a positive reaction to a TB blood test or skin test or 2) have been treated for TB in the past.<\/p>\n
\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\nInternational students from countries of high incidence<\/h3>
\n<\/span>International students who were born or lived in a country with a high incidence for more than one month must submit proof of a negative TB blood test or skin test.<\/p>\nSource: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a><\/h6>\n
Any student who recently traveled to countries of high incidence<\/h3>
\nStudents who recently traveled to a country with high incidence rates and stayed for more than one month must complete a TB blood test or skin test. You can make an appointment to be tested at SHS. Learn more in the section below.<\/p>\nSource: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a>
\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/h6>\nTB Testing at SHS<\/h3>\n