The Patchogue-Medford School District said in a letter that the Suffolk County Department of Health alerted them about an ...

Prescribing information and clinical guidelines showed gaps in TB screening protocols for many recently approved targeted immunotherapies.

Early detection and prompt treatment of tuberculosis (TB) are the main pillars on the way to ending TB as they help prevent further transmission. Finding those at risk of developing infection, however ...

Medicare Part B may cover the costs of a purified protein derivative (PPD) test if your healthcare professional deems it necessary to diagnose tuberculosis (TB) due to existing symptoms. A PPD test ...

Tuberculosis or TB is a disease caused by bacteria that can damage various parts of the body. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, if not treated properly TB can be deadly.

More than 10 million people develop tuberculosis (TB) each year, yet about 40% go undiagnosed. The main culprit is reliance on sputum-based testing, which many patients—particularly those who are ...

More than 50 latent TB cases and three active infections prompt Riordan High School to halt in‑person classes and expand ...

San Francisco public health officials issued a health advisory after identifying a tuberculosis outbreak in a private ...

The Lawrence County Health Department has announced an update to its tuberculosis (TB) skin test schedule for February. TB ...

As of July 1, 2021 , CWRU Health and Counseling will offer T Spot (IGRA) testing for any student requesting Tb testing for clinical rotations, volunteerism, or other form completion needs. The cost of ...