Tuberculosis is a disease that most commonly causes an infection of the lungs. (Photo: Getty Images) With cases of tuberculosis (TB) cropping up at schools in different parts of the country — ...

The bacteria that cause the disease can be spread through the air by coughing, sneezing or even just speaking. People nearby can inhale the airborne germs. The vaccine Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is ...

Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of humanity’s oldest and most persistent health challenges. Despite significant medical advances, this infectious disease continues to affect millions globally, with ...

People with frequent and prolonged indoor exposure to someone with TB are advised to get tested.

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 ...

With cases of tuberculosis (TB) cropping up at schools in different parts of the country — including a person at a middle school in Pennsylvania, and a student or staff member at a Las Vegas ...