Current TB tests rely on sputum, mucus collected from the lungs and lower respiratory system. While rich in TB bacteria required for testing, collecting sputum is difficult, making it inefficient for ...

The health care system in California could save nearly $1.3 million a year with few adverse public health effects if it discontinued universal tuberculosis skin testing of children entering ...

San Francisco health officials confirmed 204 latent tuberculosis cases at Archbishop Riordan High School, about 16% of those tested.

Tuberculosis cases hit their highest level since 2011 in 2024, with 10,347 reported nationwide.

The announcement comes after 11 individuals linked to the California Grand Casino, in Pacheco, California, tested positive for tuberculosis Jordan Greene is Society and Culture writer-reporter at ...

Camden County health officials said a New Jersey resident was placed in isolation after testing positive for active ...