Worldwide, more people die from tuberculosis (TB) than any other infectious disease, even though the vast majority were vaccinated. The vaccine just isn't that reliable. But a new Nature study finds ...

Health workers in developing countries know that isolating tuberculosis patients is an outdated and potentially harmful ...

Humankind is adept at making its own problems. Fortunately, we’re also good at finding solutions. Our shortcoming is in finishing the job. When it comes to population health, especially for infectious ...

HealthDay News — Most people complete treatment for latent tuberculosis (TB) without direct observation, according to a study published online November 6 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Robert ...

8-year-old Asma, a TB patient who nears completion of her treatment, receives consultation at the Government General Hospital Samanabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan. Despite being preventable and curable, ...

The following scenario emphasizes the necessity of creating a wheal while administering the Mantoux test. A 46-year-old Asian man who recently immigrated to the United States was seen for routine ...

The day is an annual reminder to continue with the research and investment on treatment strategies, prevention methods and awareness around tuberculosis. As per WHO (World Health Organisation), about ...

Kansas is experiencing its largest tuberculosis outbreak in history, with 67 active cases and two deaths. The outbreak is contained to specific areas in Kansas and poses a low risk to the general ...