Because of their size and complexity, biologics usually need to be injected directly into a vein or under the skin to work. They aren’t the ... and serious infections like tuberculosis or sepsis.

District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO) E.B. Devi on Wednesday inaugurated the Cy-Tb skin test facility at the District Tuberculosis (TB) Control Office here. She said that the test is being ...

The Xpert MTB/Ultra molecular diagnostic test may become a viable option for detecting tuberculosis (TB) in the stool of adults with HIV, according to the results of a recent study.

"TB remains a critical public health concern in low-income countries and diagnosis using a cheap, simple test like we've ...

A study presented at ESCMID Global 2025 has demonstrated that an AI-powered lung ultrasound outperforms human experts by 9% ...

could be established as an additional test for diagnosing tuberculosis in adults living with HIV. The Xpert MTB/Ultra molecular diagnostic test for stool samples, until now recommended only for ...

Those symptoms include: Tuberculosis can be diagnosed with a skin test or a blood test. A chest X-ray is usually conducted on someone who tests positive for the disease. Jimmy Johannes ...

Those who have received the TB vaccine should tell their health providers, especially if they're getting tested for TB infection. The vaccine can cause a false positive TB skin test reaction.

The scleroderma skin pinch test checks the thickness and elasticity of your skin. It can help doctors diagnose and monitor scleroderma, an autoimmune condition that causes inflammation and ...

To address this resurgence, Public Health conducted outreach and education campaigns in 2024. Officials say they have been organizing bimonthly clinics at the Torres Community Shelter in Chico and at ...