Drugs to treat tuberculosis have been around for more than 75 years, yet it remains the world's top infectious disease killer ...

TB tests use phlegm — not the easiest thing to get or work with. It takes time for results. And there can be false negatives ...

A few weeks ago, we wrote about a positive test for latent tuberculosis and treating that infection with antibiotics. On the heels of that column, we received some follow-up questions from readers.

A global team of scientists and clinicians found that a cheap, easy-to-use test for tuberculosis was just as good, if not ...

A TB blood test can find out whether you have the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria in your body. Whether you need to get tested and how often depends on your specific circumstances. A blood test ...

Lack of access to molecular testing in regions with high tuberculosis burden can slow diagnosis and treatment. The ...

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that attacks the lungs, though it can affect almost any body area. Two types of tests can identify a TB infection, but how often you should get a ...