The tuberculosis (TB) blood test and the TB skin test are the two types of tests for TB infection.

Mar 23, 2023 · 2021 State and City Tuberculosis Report is an annual update to the series of reports that present key process and outcome measures for TB control programs in the United …

CDC publishes data on a variety of tuberculosis (TB) topics to track progress towards elimination.

Mar 12, 2025 · This provisional report provides an early analysis of cases of tuberculosis (TB) disease reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) during 2024 as …

Jan 17, 2025 · Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacterium (or germ) called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. When a person breathes in TB germs, the germs can settle in the lungs and …

In 2022, reported TB cases and incidence rates (number of TB cases per 100,000 persons) in the United States increased for the second year in a row, but remained lower than levels reported …

Tuberculosis: An Overview What is TB? Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria that are spread from person to person through the air. TB usually attacks the lungs, but it can also …

Jan 17, 2025 · Español About Tuberculosis Key points Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Two TB-related conditions exist: inactive TB …

Apr 23, 2025 · Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex is a group of closely related rod-shaped, non-motile, slow-growing, acid-fast bacteria, which includes Mycobacterium bovis and M. …

Nov 15, 2023 · In 2022, the United States reported 8,331 TB cases, representing a 5.9% increase in case count compared with 2021. The incidence rate was 2.5 cases per 100,000 persons, a …