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

The United States was the major funder of tuberculosis programs. Now hundreds of thousands of sick patients can’t find tests ...

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 ...

Since January 2024, dozens of tuberculosis cases have been found around Kansas City. TB may seem like a disease of the past—but it’s still with us.

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.

A recent article asked, “Is TB a concern for Tennesseans?” regarding the Kansas outbreak with two deaths. As stated, over 100 Tennesseans become sick and are treated for TB each year ...

New Hampshire health officials are alerting the public after a person tested positive for tuberculosis in Manchester.

Not everyone infected with TB germs becomes sick as there are latent and active cases of the disease. The CDC estimates that 13 million people live with inactive TB in the United States and do not ...

A recent article asked, “Is TB a concern for Tennesseans?” regarding the Kansas outbreak with two deaths. As stated, over 100 Tennesseans become sick and are treated for TB each year, thankfully with ...