Researchers in the UC Davis Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine have created a new tuberculosis blood test that ...

The WHO is urging countries to move faster to detect and treat 1 of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, tuberculosis.

Dear Doctors: I got a tuberculosis skin test for my health care job and tested positive. A follow-up blood test was also positive, and I was diagnosed with latent TB. However, I had no known exposure.

Tuberculosis, also known as "the white plague," is rising in the U.S. post-pandemic, with over 10,600 cases confirmed in 2024, the CDC reports.

Medicare Part B may cover the costs of a purified protein derivative (PPD) test if your healthcare professional deems it necessary to diagnose tuberculosis (TB) due to existing symptoms. A PPD test ...

WHO recommends new tuberculosis testing tools, including near point-of-care tests and tongue swabs to improve diagnosis and access.

Tuberculosis may not be top of mind for many parents, but health officials say it remains an active concern right here in ...

Tuberculosis confirmed in a North Alabama student. What is TB and are cases on the rise? Here's what we know.

A person connected to Grissom High School has tested positive for tuberculosis, Huntsville City Schools confirmed. According ...