Two types of tests can identify a TB infection, but how often you should get a tuberculosis test depends on your exposure risk. Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious disease that mainly affects the lungs.

Testing for TB can take a range of forms, including chest X-rays, sputum cultures, molecular testing, screening for symptoms, and skin or blood tests to measure dormant TB infection (TBI).

Health officials Friday worked to identify people who may have come into contact with an Indio High School student suffering ...

Filipinos are urged to take advantage of the free diagnostic and treatment services for tuberculosis (TB) as it remains one ...

The student that tested positive was receiving treatment and expected to make a full recovery, while those who were potentially exposed were notified.