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 — ...

San Joaquin County saw a 55% spike in cases of one particular infectious disease last year — and it’s probably not one you’d expect. Tuberculosis — once called by its old-fashioned names “consumption” ...

An outbreak of tuberculosis within Kansas City in the United States has been ongoing since Jan. 2024 and has highlighted new trends of TB in the United States. According to March 2025 U.S. Centers for ...

Tuberculosis, caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), kills upwards of 1.6 million people a year, making it one of the leading causes of death by an infectious agent worldwide.

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 ...

(Inputs By: Dr MS Purkait from Techno India DAMA Hospital) Tuberculosis is a condition which primarily affects the lungs. It can affect other organs like bones, lymph nodes, skin, brain, gut and ...

Integrating tobacco-cessation services into HIV and tuberculosis care can enhance treatment outcomes and reduce mortality. Health systems should implement comprehensive tobacco-cessation strategies, ...

November 19, 2025 - Tulare County is experiencing an increase in cases of Tuberculosis, also known as TB, which is a serious illness caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Public Health ...

Someone in the Dartmouth College community has an active case of tuberculosis, school officials wrote in a note to the community on Tuesday.The patient is receiving medical treatment and support and ...