But without treatment at this stage, it can develop into active tuberculosis, with symptoms such as a cough that lasts more ...

However, most people get infected with TB don’t get sick, according to NCDHSS. That’s because their bodies can fight the ...

There is a vaccine aimed at preventing TB called Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG), but it’s not commonly used in the U.S., ...

A tuberculosis outbreak started over a year ago in the Kansas City area, but it's now drawing national attention.

Tuberculosis is making headlines as the contagious respiratory disease spreads in the Midwest. Kansas is currently facing one ...

Healthline also offers the following tips for preventing TB infections: Wash your hands often and cover your mouth when ...

People with latent tuberculosis do not have symptoms, but those with active infections ... One study suggests the vaccine isn’t effective in teens and adults who have close contact with someone ...

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The Kansas City area is at the epicenter of an “unprecedented” tuberculosis outbreak ... Additionally, symptoms of TB in other parts of the body depend on the area affected.