Research published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine shows the most commonly used test for tuberculosis — tuberculin skin test — fails to accurately diagnose TB in half ...

The influence of tuberculosis (TB) on delayed pregnancy. Inessential complications, TB has an important role in reproductive health. Numerous complications from TB can delay or hinder conception, ...

If you have an active tuberculosis (TB) infection, isolating can help prevent the spread of bacteria to others. Isolation lasts at least 2 weeks. A doctor will let you know when to end your isolation.

Manager and NRF-rated researcher: Chromatography Mass Spectrometry - University of Pretoria and UP Institute for Sustainable Malaria Control (UP-ISMC), University of Pretoria Yvette Naudé does not ...

A new strategy for tuberculosis (TB) screening provides a solution to problems with current TB screening, which does not always accurately detect disease. Simultaneously screening for both active and ...

Disseminated tuberculosis (TB) occurs when the infection has spread through your blood to other parts of your body. This causes widespread symptoms that may include abdominal pain, night sweats, and ...

The newest tuberculosis infection testing device by Tulane University is the size of a credit card, requires no electricity and significantly improves detection of the disease in those with HIV.