Kansas is dealing with the largest TB outbreak in modern U.S. history. Here's what to know about tuberculosis testing and ...

A TB outbreak in Kansas has people around the country worried. These facts will help you put the risk in ...

If you received the vaccine, it can cause a false positive skin test. A blood test is needed to determine if you have active disease. You can read more about TB on the CDC website.

The outbreak poses “very low risk to the general public, including the surrounding counties,” the Kansas Department of Health ...

Tuberculosis (TB) probably isn't at the top of your worry list like the flu, COVID, and norovirus are. After all, many people believe the disease has been all but eradicated in the U.S. As it turns ...

The CDC reports that 1 in 10 people with inactive ... measures how your immune system reacts to the germs that cause TB. The skin test involves a healthcare provider using a small needle ...