Kansas is dealing with the largest TB outbreak in modern U.S. history. Here's what to know about tuberculosis testing and ...

A person who has the active disease in their lungs can spread it through the air. “Active” means the TB germs are multiplying and spreading in your body. If you’re in close contact with ...

TB is caused by a type of bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It most commonly affects the lungs but can also affect other areas of your body. TB of the lungs spreads through the air.

Tuberculosis (TB), a bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs, has long been considered rare in the U.S. Recently, the Kansas City metro area reported a spike in TB, prompting several ...

Tuberculosis is caused by bacteria that usually affects the lungs but can impact other body parts, as well. The Centers for Disease Control lists symptoms of active tuberculosis in the lungs as a ...

In part 2 of this interview, Michael A. Bernstein, MD, highlights the need for prolonged antibiotics and strong public health measures to combat tuberculosis (TB) at both the individual and population ...

TB germs are put into the air when a person with active TB disease of the lungs or throat coughs, speaks or sings, the CDC said. The germs can stay in the air for several hours, depending on the ...

TB primarily affects the lungs and can spread to other parts of the body, such as the brain, spine, lymph nodes and kidneys. Not everyone infected with tuberculosis becomes ill immediately.

Tuberculosis (TB), a bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs, has long been considered rare in the U.S. Recently, the Kansas City metro area reported a spike in TB, prompting several ...