Coughing, with blood-tinged sputum (phlegm that comes from deep inside the lungs); fever, weight loss and night sweats are ...

Learn the warning signs that differentiate harmless coughs from those requiring medical attention, including timeline ...

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

The Sachem Central School District has advised some community members to undergo a skin test or blood test after being ...

Multnomah County health officials have confirmed an active case of tuberculosis at a Portland middle school. Officials said ...

Currently, several states have outbreaks. In Kansas City, where cases have increased 148%, two deaths have been reported ...

The UK Health Security Agency has warned that a cough lasting more than three weeks could be an indicator of tuberculosis (TB ...

A case of tuberculosis was reported at a Portland-area middle school, sparking concerns among local families, but public ...

According to WHO, India accounted for the highest share of global tuberculosis cases in 2023—26%. However, the country has a ...

There are two main tests for TB: a skin test and a blood test. Other tests can also be used, like chest x-rays or testing a sample of mucus you cough up. I mentioned that active and latent TB is ...