Here’s a look at Tuberculosis (also known as TB), an infection, caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis, that usually affects the lungs. It can also infect other parts of the body ...

People and animals are very susceptible to infections from Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), the bacterium that causes ...

As of early 2025, tuberculosis cases are increasing in the U.S. This disease, often shortened to TB, causes significant lung damage and, if not treated, is almost always lethal. World TB Day on March ...

Dear Doctors: I am 14 years old and recently had to test for tuberculosis. What is the common age range for tuberculosis? I did some research and learned that there are both latent and active ...

Tuberculosis bacteria rely on a family of genes that help them survive the challenging journey from one person’s lungs to another person’s during coughing, sneezing or talking, according to ...

Kansas is dealing with one of the largest outbreaks of tuberculosis recorded in a single year in the United States since the 1950s, state health officials say. The outbreak in the Kansas City area has ...

Scrofula occurs when tuberculosis bacteria affects an area outside the lungs. The main symptom is swelling on one side of the neck due to swollen lymph nodes. Scrofula is uncommon in the United States ...

Tuberculous peritonitis occurs when tuberculosis (TB) spreads to the protective lining of your abdomen. This can cause abdominal pain and swelling, but early antibiotic treatment can help. Tuberculous ...

Tuberculosis (TB) symptoms vary depending on whether the disease is active or latent. Symptoms typically affect the lungs and may include a persistent, productive cough, fatigue, and fever. TB is a ...