Public health officials confirm case of tuberculosis at Portland-area middle school. Families express concerns about disease's spread.

Synopsis Mycobacterium tuberculosis causes long-term infections characterised by slow or non-replicating growth states and controlled gene expression. This study finds these bacteria as the first ...

Has the recent Tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas got you worried about catching TB? Learn about the top symptoms to look out for and explore some tips on how to stop the spread.

What is TB? Tuberculosis, also known as TB, is a bacterial infection that primarily affects a person's lungs. Its symptoms vary widely depending on how the slow-growing mycobacterium that causes ...

What’s the history of TB? Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the organism that causes the disease tuberculosis in humans. The disease has been infecting humans for thousands of years.

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.

Prevention of drug-resistant tuberculosis is a global health priority. However, trials evaluating the effectiveness of treating Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection among contacts of persons with d ...

Before Robert Koch in 1882 discovered Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that causes TB, many thought the disease was hereditary. 2 It has also been known as phthisis, white plague ...

Living or working in overcrowded areas with low access to healthcare are among the highest risk factors for TB. Keep reading for more details and prevention tips.

Tuberculosis is the world’s top infectious killer. About 10 million people fall ill with the disease every year, and roughly 1.5 million people die because of it, according to the World Health ...