Detecting TB early goes a long way toward avoiding some of the disease's worst outcomes and preventing its spread to others.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) said adults at increased risk for tuberculosis (TB) should still be screened for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). "Screening for latent ...

A TB blood test can find out whether you have the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria in your body. Whether you need to get tested and how often depends on your specific circumstances. A blood test ...

A confirmed case of tuberculosis at a Joliet high school earlier this week was the second in the Chicago area this month, leaving many to wonder if they should be cautious about the disease often ...

The Lawrence County Health Department has announced an update to its tuberculosis (TB) skin test schedule for February. TB ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- On Tuesday, the Chicago Health Department confirmed there are some cases of tuberculosis among migrants newly arrived in the city. They are not saying exactly how many cases there are ...

No directive has been issued so far for the temporary closure of schools following the detection of tuberculosis (TB) cases ...