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 ...

“QuantiFERON has transformed latent tuberculosis testing ... and Prevention (CDC), for identifying individuals at risk of developing active TB. Unlike traditional skin tests, QFT-Plus provides ...

The CDC estimates that 13 million people live with inactive TB in the United States and ... to determine if you have it or not: a blood test and a skin test. When being tested, it is important ...