A new framework may better characterize the early stages of tuberculosis (TB) and improve research and clinical care, an international team of researchers said. Turning against the current "active" or ...

Tuberculosis (TB) latency involves infection with the bacteria that also cause active TB. However, people with TB latency do not have symptoms. Treatment for TB latency can help reduce the risk of ...

Kansas recently confirmed one of the largest Tuberculosis outbreaks in U.S. history. This has prompted renewed focus on prevention efforts and public health preparedness. While the United States ...

Contaminated bone allograft material from a single manufacturer led to five diagnosed cases of tuberculosis (TB) and two deaths so far, according to CDC data. In July, clinicians in two different ...

Disseminated tuberculosis is a type of tuberculosis (TB) where mycobacteria spread via blood to other organs beyond the lungs. It can cause severe multiple-organ damage in the absence of early ...

Untreated tuberculosis may result in several long-term complications, such as permanent lung damage. It’s vital for the condition to be treated early to prevent the infection from traveling to other ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...