Abstract Tuberculosis (TB) has resurged as a major publichealth problem in the United States, but there is minimalinformation on the public’s knowledge of TB. The generalpopulation must become aware of the seriousness of thereemergence of TB. Using data from the National HealthInterview Survey Supplement, this study examined knowledgeand perceived risk of TB of 14,727 U.S. respondents. Resultsdemonstrated some general knowledge of TB, several misconceptions,and low concern regarding their ...