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.

The TB (PPD) skin test will be provided for free by the DPHSS TB Control Program in coordination with the GDOE health counselors from 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 18 with the PPD reading from 1 to 4 p.m. Feb ...

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 ...

Early detection and treatment plans have helped limit further disease transmission in the US. However, we've seen numbers ...

QIAGEN N.V. (NYSE: QGEN; Frankfurt Prime Standard: QIA) today announced that the German Federal Patent Court ...

There was no past or family history of tuberculosis. Systemic examination ... A Mantoux tuberculin skin test using five tuberculin units of purified protein derivative was negative.

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer A tuberculosis (TB) outbreak in the Kansas City area has gained national attention this week, ...

A history of positive interferon-γ release assay (IGRA) was also a strong predictor of active TB. Notably, a negative IGRA or tubulin skin test within the past month showed a negative association ...

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 ...

For people who think they may have been exposed, blood tests and skin tests are an effective way to determine an infection.” People who test positive for TB but don’t have symptoms of an active ...