Routine testing for latent tuberculosis infection is not required for patients receiving interleukin-17 or -23 inhibitors for psoriasis, according to an updated position statement. “When IL-17 and ...

TACOMA –On Monday, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announced it was monitoring a patient with active tuberculosis who had declined treatment. Court records reveal the woman has not followed ...

Tuberculosis typically infects the lungs but can spread to the rest of the body. stockdevil/iStock via Getty Images Plus Tuberculosis is the world’s deadliest bacterial infection. It afflicted over 10 ...

The deadly disease kills more than 200 Californians each year, state health officials.

Tulare County health officials urge TB screening for exposed or high-risk people; early detection of latent infection can prevent illness.

An expert panel calls the requirement for tuberculosis testing before prescribing IL-17 and IL-23 biologics for psoriasis an ...

India’s campaign driven by inspiring TB survivors to lead the fight against the disease within their communities ...

An HIV positive TB patient, holds a packet of tablets received as part of his treatment at Rutsanana Polyclinic in Glen Norah township, Harare June 24, 2019. - (Photo by Jekesai NJIKIZANA / AFP) ...

Read more about Over 1 lakh TB patients supported through community participation in Delhi: Health Minister Singh on Devdiscourse ...

Background Many individuals initiating tuberculosis (TB) treatment do not successfully complete the regimen. Understanding variation in treatment outcomes could reveal opportunities to improve the ...

Shri Nadda commended India’s significant strides in TB control, highlighting a remarkable 21% reduction in TB incidence ...