Tuberculosis, commonly referred to as TB, is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. It is a leading cause of death worldwide and remains a serious health problem in many parts of the world. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has established the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP) to reduce TB incidence and mortality. Let’s take a look at what NTEP does and why it’s important.