Has the recent Tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas got you worried about catching TB? Learn about the top symptoms to look out for and explore some tips on how to stop the spread. Taylor Leamey wrote ...

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 524 cases of multidrug-resistant (MDR) tuberculosis were reported in the United States (including U.S. territories and freely ...

When you have a contagious disease like tuberculosis (TB), refusing treatment and refusing to isolate are not personal choices. Such choices affect not only you but also everyone around you, at least ...

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 ...

Even after completing treatment for tuberculosis (TB), some patients may remain vulnerable to further lung infections. Scientists at A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs (A*STAR IDL) have recently ...

Tuberculosis (TB) primarily affects the lungs. However, TB-causing bacteria can lead to pus collecting in the tissues. This is known as an abscess. Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) is the ...

The same bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB) in your lungs can cause several types of abdominal TB. This form can be difficult to diagnose but can result in severe complications without prompt ...