Tuberculosis (TB) has emerged as the single leading cause of death, from any infectious agent, and has continued to be a major public health problem all over the world. Of over 14 million cases worldwide reported by the world health organization (WHO) in 2008, Nigeria, ranked the fifth in terms of incidence. Attempt to deal with the problem of disease led to the development of directly observed treatment short course (DOTS) by WHO in 1995. In Nigeria DOTS has been implemented in all the states and local government areas in the country and, 3000 DOTS centers have been operating across the country since 2006 TB typically affects the lungs, but it can also affect other parts of the body, including the kidney, spine and brain. Individuals with active TB disease however, are sick and may also be able to transmit the bacteria to others.