However, most people get infected with TB don’t get sick, according to NCDHSS. That’s because their bodies can fight the ...

When being tested, it is important to let your doctor know if you have received the TB vaccine, as it can affect the results of the skin test, but the blood test is safe to take. In Tennessee ...

Wyandotte County is currently facing the largest outbreak of tuberculosis in United States, state officials say. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment reports 67 active infections of the ...

This diagram illustrates the timeline and current status of various TB vaccine candidates in clinical trials, highlighting the diversity of vaccine types and their potential impact on TB ...

Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is the vaccine for tuberculosis, but according to Collins, it is not routinely given in the U.S. According to the CDC, this is due to several reasons, including the mixed ...

Despite decades of efforts, tuberculosis remains a global health crisis, claiming over 1.3 million lives annually.

The blood test is preferred if you’ve received the TB vaccine. If you have a compromised immune system, you may need to get tested for TB periodically even if you do not have symptoms.

Kansas is currently experiencing a rare outbreak of tuberculosis (TB), the world’s deadliest infectious disease. TB is spread via germs in the air and usually affects the lungs but can also affect the ...

A yearlong outbreak of tuberculosis in the Kansas City, Kansas area has taken local experts aback, even if it does not appear ...