Kansas is currently facing one the largest tuberculosis outbreaks in U.S. history with 67 confirmed active cases and 79 ...

The outbreak started last January. Kansas health officials say numbers are trending downward, but they still expect to find ...

A 41-year-old man was evaluated for swelling in the ankles and syncope. CT of the chest showed bilateral mediastinal and ...

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Tuberculosis spreads through germs released when a person with TB in their lungs coughs, speaks or sings. These bacteria can ...

The U.S. has historically been the largest funder of WHO, as well as global tuberculosis programs. On his first day in office ...

A wave of tuberculosis cases hitting the Kansas City, Kansas, metro area has caused dozens of illnesses and at least two deaths, according to the state health department.

A wave of tuberculosis cases hitting the Kansas City, Kansas, metro area has caused dozens of illnesses and at least two deaths, according to the state health department. Cases related to the ...

The number of tuberculosis cases linked to an outbreak in the Kansas City area continues to swell, according to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The outbreak, which began a year ...

Also known as TB, tuberculosis is a contagious illness that can be fatal if left untreated.

Scientists have discovered three powerful new drug regimens that offer more effective treatment for tuberculosis—bringing ...