Laboratory diagnosis—Difficulties may arise in patients whose cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) examination yields a typical “aseptic meningitis” picture (elevated white cell count, predominantly lymphocytic, ...

Multnomah County health officials have confirmed an active case of tuberculosis at a Portland middle school. Officials said Thursday that a person may have been contagious for eight months at Lane ...

Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of humanity’s oldest and most persistent health challenges. Despite significant medical advances, this infectious disease continues to affect millions globally ...

Gram-positive bacteria show blue or purple after Gram-staining in a laboratory test. They have thick cell walls. Gram-negative bacteria show pink or red on staining and have thin walls.

Tuberculosis, also known as TB, is an infectious bacterial infection that is primarily contracted when it is breathed through the lungs. According to the U.S. Health Department, it can then move ...

The principal of Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale sent a letter out on Tuesday saying the individual with tuberculosis, or TB, had recently been on campus. Those who were in close contact ...

A person at Lane Middle School may have been contagious with tuberculosis for almost eight months, Multnomah County announced Thursday afternoon. The county confirmed the one active case of ...

Don't let a stain linger for too long, or else it can penetrate the fibers deeper, making it harder to remove. Always aim to pre-treat a stain before throwing it in the washer to guarantee better ...

Has the recent Tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas got you worried about catching TB? Learn about the top symptoms to look out for and explore some tips on how to stop the spread. Taylor Leamey writes ...

Montreal public health officials are calling for better access to tuberculosis care after a sharp rise in the number of cases reported last year. The regional health authority reported 203 cases ...