March 18 is World Tuberculosis Day. Let’s do a quick overview of TB, and discuss the different types of TB, risk factors, ...

According to the CDC, tuberculosis (TB ... The vaccine can cause a false positive TB skin test reaction. TB blood tests are ...

If you received the vaccine, it can cause a false positive skin test. A blood test is needed to determine if you have active disease. You can read more about TB on the CDC website.

Kansas is dealing with the largest TB outbreak in modern U.S. history. Here's what to know about tuberculosis testing and cases in Tennessee in 2025.

However, a skin test does not indicate whether the TB is active or inactive, according to the CDC. So, once someone tests positive for TB bacteria, they need a second test to tell whether it is ...

The vaccine can cause a false positive on a TB skin test. The current vaccine is considered ... should also not receive the vaccine, the CDC says. You don’t need to have the vaccine to attend ...