Prescribing information and clinical guidelines showed gaps in TB screening protocols for many recently approved targeted ...

Has the recent Tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas got you worried about catching TB? Learn about the top symptoms to look out for and explore some tips on how to stop the spread. Taylor Leamey wrote ...

Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, affecting millions annually despite being preventable and curable. Understanding how TB spreads is crucial for both ...

Tuberculosis (TB) can transmit via the air, and the risk of infection depends on several factors. These can include the duration of exposure, proximity to a person with the infection, and immune ...

Growing up in Burundi, a country of 13 million people in East Africa, Mireille Kamariza was familiar with the devastating effects of tuberculosis (TB). “It’s a long and torturous disease,” she says.

If you have an active tuberculosis (TB) infection, isolating can help prevent the spread of bacteria to others. Isolation lasts at least 2 weeks. A doctor will let you know when to end your isolation.

A recent study published in Emerging Infectious Diseases evaluated latent tuberculosis (TB) infections (LTBIs) in the United States (US) during 2019-20. Study: Latent Tuberculosis Infection among ...

The first year of a baby’s life is full of rapid changes and exciting milestones. Babies grow really fast during this time; most double their birth weight by around 6 months, and triple it by the time ...

The United States was the major funder of tuberculosis programs. Now hundreds of thousands of sick patients can’t find tests or drugs, and risk spreading the disease. Global Health The United States ...

Nashville’s TB Elimination team combats the disease and its spread with diligent contact investigations and a multifaceted ...