Detecting TB early goes a long way toward avoiding some of the disease's worst outcomes and preventing its spread to others.

The second diagnostic test option is known as a purified protein derivative (PPD ... "an induration on the skin of 15 millimeters or more is usually considered a positive TB result in healthy ...

TST induration ≥ 5 mm was considered ... stratified according to past or current tuberculosis (TB) and previous positive tuberculin skin test (TST) All patients (n = 373) Patients with past ...

Patients with HIV can take both their antiretroviral therapy (ART) and treatment to prevent tuberculosis safely to prevent ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has warned consumers against buying imported white onions after a shipment of smuggled bulbs tested positive for salmonella and heavy metals.

Dirk Schnappinger - Professor of Microbiology and Immunology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York City, USA - Your lab ...

Using aloe vera after you’ve washed your face each day may give your skin that healthy glow. It’s possible to be allergic to aloe vera. You can test it first by rubbing a small amount on your ...

[34] "That's just like basic common sense, this is no test... if the doctor says to ... This made me feel I must take the medicine" (female HIV-positive TB patient, Thailand).

Offaly TD Carol Nolan has called on the Department of Agriculture to clarify if it will pay for any additional testing imposed on farms in the new TB proposals ... including the pre/post movement ...