Tuberculosis (TB) was the leading cause of death in the United States in the 19th and 20th centuries. By 1900, TB — which ...

TB can be cured, but ridding the body of the bug often takes many months and usually requires taking four or more medicines.

Pleuritic pain occurs when tuberculosis infection spreads to the pleural lining surrounding the lungs. This sharp, knife-like pain intensifies dramatically with breathing movements, coughing, or ...

The WHO’s 2025 policy brief highlights how tuberculosis disproportionately affects marginalized and high-risk populations due ...

You've had a TB infection. Finally, your doctor may use this test if you have been successfully cured of TB. An AFB stain can help confirm that your recovery is complete and the tuberculosis is gone.

Tuberculosis is the world's deadliest infectious disease, but Queensland researchers think more effective protection could be ...

If you’re one of the many people who suffer from a lung condition such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), ...

Health officials have shared a warning about tuberculosis (TB) and not ignoring the symptoms if you experience them. TB is an ...

One of the major challenges in tuberculosis (TB) management is to identify the different stages of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) infection. Although a quarter of the global population is estimated ...

A vaccine protects more than 100 million infants each year from severe tuberculosis (TB), including the fatal brain swelling it can cause in babies ...