Certain factors increase your risk of contracting and developing TB.  

• Weakened immune system caused by: 
  • HIV/AIDs 
  • Diabetes 
  • Organ transplant medications 
  • Severe kidney disease 
  • Rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, and psoriasis medications 
  • Cancer treatments 
  • Being malnourished 
  • Being very young or old 
• Travelling to high places with high TB rates 
• Smoking 
• Working in health care 
• Living or working in a care facility 
  • Shelters 
  • Jails 
  • Nursing homes 
  • Living with someone infected with TB