So, even once the bacteria are vanquished, a person most likely will continue to test positive, as the immune system will still bear the hallmarks of the response that rid the body of TB. And that ...

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that attacks the lungs, though it can affect almost any body area. Two types of tests can identify a TB infection, but how often you should get a ...

Most people who get infected with TB never manifest any symptoms. They have latent tuberculosis, and their immune systems keep the bacteria in check.

The MHRA has approved Siiltibcy, a new skin test that uses recombinant proteins to more accurately detect tuberculosis in ...

is an experienced journalist with a diverse background in reporting, anchoring, and digital media. NUECES COUNTY, Texas — The Nueces County Health Department has made a significant change by halting ...

"In our study of US-bound immigrants in Vietnam during their required overseas medical examination prior to migration to the United States, we identified a high proportion of US-bound immigrants with ...

A nationwide shortage of the basic material needed for tuberculosis skin tests required by law for students entering both the Department of Education Schools and the University of Guam has left the ...

PACHECO, Calif. (KGO) -- Contra Costa County public health officials are advising anyone who has spent time inside California Grand Casino in Pacheco since 2018 to consider getting a tuberculosis test ...

Amanda Bush got a call this month from the Southern Nevada Health District saying her 10-year-old son was exposed to tuberculosis at Deskin Elementary School. A representative told her that testing ...