Background: Diagnosis and treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is the most effective strategy to control tuberculosis (TB) among patients with HIV infection. The tuberculin skin test ...

especially if you are getting tested for TB infection because it can cause a false positive TB skin test reaction,” the CDC said. “TB blood tests are the preferred tests for people who have ...

But without treatment at this stage, it can develop into active tuberculosis, with symptoms such as a cough that lasts more ...

A confirmed case of active tuberculosis at Tiyan High School has prompted a required TB skin testing for individuals who may have been exposed to the bacteria causing the infectious lung disease ...