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.

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 ...

The new test may catch active tuberculosis in those with low access to health care or who have trouble making the phlegm ...

A simple swab of the tongue could make it easier to do tuberculosis testing and diagnose millions of cases earlier.

When most of us think of serious diseases that kill millions of people, the ones that come to mind are often the ones that get the most attention: cancer, COVID-19, heart disease and diabetes. But a ...

Discover the latest TB screening results from Bedok Central, with 85.1% testing negative for tuberculosis infection. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.