The state Department of Health will institute new tuberculosis screening procedures on Monday, meaning that traditional TB skin tests may no longer be necessary for TB clearances needed for jobs, ...

The following scenario emphasizes the necessity of creating a wheal while administering the Mantoux test. A 46-year-old Asian man who recently immigrated to the United States was seen for routine ...

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 ...

A new test for diagnosing TB offers a quick and simple alternative to existing three-day methods, according to a new article. The study shows that the test, which involves taking three sputum samples ...

First year health science students will need TB testing and screening prior to or at arrival. At this time, UHCS is providing a TB blood test (IGRA). The cost of this test is almost always covered by ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Hawaii Department of Health will begin implementing its new tuberculosis, or TB, procedures on March 19, following the recommendations of several health organizations.

The tuberculosis test strips developed by Tulane University’s Zhen Huang indicate the presence or absence of infection within an hour. Credit: Kenny Lass / Tulane University TB is estimated to be the ...

In a boost to India's fight against tuberculosis, apex health research body ICMR has validated new indigenously developed tools that could bolster the country's diagnostic capacity and offer a cheaper ...