Most people who get infected with TB never manifest any symptoms. They have latent tuberculosis, and their immune systems ...

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that attacks the lungs, though it can affect almost any body area. Two types of tests can identify a TB infection, but how often you should get a ...

In this episode we are joined by Hema Kapoor, MD, SM, D(ABMM), Senior Medical Director of Infectious Diseases/Immunology and Global Diagnostics Network, Medical Affairs at Quest Diagnostics, to ...

LONDON (Reuters) - A new blood test will allow doctors more accurately to pinpoint patients likely to develop the symptoms of tuberculosis, researchers said on Monday. Traditional testing for the ...

Researcher found that exposed individuals with confirmed TB infection -- i.e. a positive skin or blood test -- should receive priority treatment in settings with a low prevalence of the disease, ...

Here are three things to know. The Quantiferon-TB Gold Plus test is designed to detect latent tuberculosis in patients. The blood test offers a broad look into an individual’s immune response to ...

The MHRA has approved Siiltibcy, a new skin test that uses recombinant proteins to more accurately detect tuberculosis in ...

Long-term care residents are at increased risk for TB infection and TB disease. Insufficient screening and prevention policies can put residents, employees and the community at risk for TB exposure.

The tuberculosis vaccine, also known as the bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine, is used to protect against tuberculosis (TB) and related complications. The BCG vaccine is no longer routinely given ...

Recently, QIAGEN’s QGEN tuberculosis (TB) testing business came into focus, with the company becoming the sponsor of the annual Global TB Summit 2024. Held from Oct. 8-11 in London and online, this ...

LONDON (Reuters) - A new blood test will allow doctors more accurately to pinpoint patients likely to develop the symptoms of tuberculosis, researchers said on Monday. Traditional testing for the ...