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 ...

Background: Diagnosis and treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is the most effective strategy to control tuberculosis (TB) among patients with HIV infection. The tuberculin skin test (TST ...

The final recommendation statement-- a grade B recommendation -- and an updated evidence report and systematic review were published in JAMA, and build on previous guidelines from 2016, which also ...

There has been an uptick in tuberculosis cases in California illnesses after years of decline, health officials have announced. Related Articles Flu activity is low, but experts worry about a new ...

Tuberculosis (TB) symptoms vary depending on whether the disease is active or latent. Symptoms typically affect the lungs and may include a persistent, productive cough, fatigue, and fever. TB is a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients receiving 3HP reported mostly mild symptoms that occurred early and resolved without stopping treatment ...

Disseminated tuberculosis (TB) occurs when the infection has spread through your blood to other parts of your body. This causes widespread symptoms that may include abdominal pain, night sweats, and ...