The distinction between latent TB infection and active TB disease remains crucial. In latent TB, the bacteria remain dormant, causing no symptoms and remaining non-contagious.

Current tuberculosis infection tests struggle to detect the disease in those with HIV. A common co-infection, HIV can hide TB ...

Latent tuberculosis may not actively spread symptoms, though if untreated, it can develop into active TB later. Efective ways to stop the spread of tuberculosis: Wash your hands regularly.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates nearly 13 million people in the U.S. have “latent TB infection.” Up to 10 percent will develop active TB if they aren’t treated. ...

Outbreaks in Baffin Island communities of Pangnirtung and Pond Inlet considered over but surveillance will continue, top ...

The Tulane team has developed a handful of other assays for TB detection, including mass spec test for paucibacillary TB that is being commercialized by Nanopin Tech, and a non-sputum CRISPR-based lab ...

A portable diagnostic device that uses a beetle-inspired chemical reaction has shown improved detection of tuberculosis in ...

Tuberculosis outbreaks in Pond Inlet and Pangnirtung have been resolved, according to Nunavut's Department of Health on July ...

Given the severity of the issue, ASEAN's regional action plan, established in 2018, to eliminate tuberculosis by 2035, is ...