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.

Michael A. Bernstein, MD, Stamford Health, addresses common misconceptions about tuberculosis amid the outbreak in Kansas City, Kansas.

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 ...

During the meeting, the Minister impressed upon the concerned Deputy Commissioners and respective CMOs to intensify testing and early detection activities, particularly in Gold Zone districts so that ...

and the vaccine’s interference with the interpretation of the TB skin test.” TB is very low-risk to the general public in the United States. Tuberculosis is caused by a bacteria called ...

and inadequate or crowded living conditions are at higher risk of infection and often lack the resources for testing or treatment. Of people born in the U.S., TB rates are highest among those ...

Health news: Trump administration withdraws FDA plan to ban menthol cigarettes ... especially if you are getting tested for TB infection because it can cause a false positive TB skin test reaction,” ...

Health news:Trump administration withdraws FDA plan to ... tested for TB infection because it can cause a false positive TB skin test reaction,” the CDC said. “TB blood tests are the preferred ...