A Tuberculosis (TB) outbreak in Kansas City, Kansas, has people on edge, with not much public knowledge about the disease or ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The World Health Organization estimates more than a million people died from tuberculosis ...

An outbreak of tuberculosis, or TB – a lung disease that is often accompanied by a hacking cough – began in January 2024 in ...

Chest X-rays are used to identify lung abnormalities, while sputum tests may be conducted for older children to detect TB bacteria. A thorough clinical evaluation, including a detailed medical history ...

Consumption, phthisis, the white plague—a killer by any other name, tuberculosis (TB) has stalked humanity since at least the ...

Widespread screening for subclinical TB using X-ray machines to diagnose and treat asymptomatic cases early in Kerala.

Identifying TB symptoms early is crucial for prompt treatment and prevention of its spread. Distinguishing a TB cough from a regular cough is pivotal in this process. Duration and Persistence A ...

Mecklenburg County Public Health confirmed it tested students at South Mecklenburg High School for tuberculosis last week.

Kansas is dealing with the largest TB outbreak in modern U.S. history. Here's what to know about tuberculosis testing and cases in Tennessee in 2025.