A few weeks ago, we wrote about a positive test for latent tuberculosis and treating that infection with antibiotics. On the heels of that column, we received some follow-up questions from readers.

Diagnosing a lung disease like tuberculosis with a urine test may seem illogical, but a group of U.S. researchers is now a step closer to that goal. Scientists at George Mason University have improved ...

A TB blood test can find out whether you have the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria in your body. Whether you need to get tested and how often depends on your specific circumstances. A blood test ...

The Mantoux test during pregnancy is a simple skin test that checks if your body has ever come into contact with tuberculosis (TB) bacteria. TB, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, spreads through ...