In the time before widespread vaccination, young children often lost their lives to devastating infectious diseases that ran ...

Discover 9 early tuberculosis warning signs that require immediate medical attention. Learn key symptoms, risk factors, and when to seek help for TB detection.

A tuberculosis case has been confirmed at the Miami federal detention center. Officials are taking steps to protect inmates, staff and the public.

Tuberculosis can be either latent or active. Inactive TB isn’t contagious and shows no symptoms, while active TB is contagious and presents symptoms such as a persistent cough and or blood upon ...

An active tuberculosis case was confirmed in a student at Dillard High School this week, leading to testing on campus Wednesday for others who may have potentially been exposed.

Tuberculosis, the world’s deadliest disease, could be America’s next outbreak by Lyndon Haviland, opinion contributor - 04/30/25 1:30 PM ET ...

A case of tuberculosis was confirmed Tuesday at Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale, officials said. The Florida Department of Health in Broward County said an individual with active ...

Symptoms of tuberculosis include unexplained weight loss, night sweats, fever and a persistent cough that can last for weeks, or longer, officials said. DHHS officials ask that anyone with these ...

Active tuberculosis cases typically include the following symptoms: A cough that lasts three weeks or longer Chest pain Night sweats Unexplained weight loss Fever Chills Weakness or fatigue How ...

A persistent cough—sometimes with accompanying blood—is the most common symptom, says Dr. Cathy Hewison, a physician and tuberculosis advisor at the Paris-based humanitarian organization ...

Symptoms of tuberculosis can include cough, night sweats, and weight loss. People with HIV/AIDS or otherwise weakened immune systems are more likely to catch tuberculosis, the Mayo Clinic noted.

Tuberculosis case confirmed at suburban high school. What we know so far According to the Lake County Health Department, the case was confirmed at Waukegan High School, where an unidentified ...