Tuberculosis (TB) was the leading cause of death in the United States in the 19th and 20th centuries. By 1900, TB — which ...

If a patient is identified as needing evaluation for TB, they are labeled as "TB-Risk," prompting the correct isolation in the specialized hospital room and use of personal protective equipment.

Learn about the primary ways tuberculosis spreads through airborne transmission, ... and proper patient isolation in healthcare settings all contribute to reducing airborne transmission. ...

If a patient is identified as needing evaluation for TB, they are labeled as "TB-Risk," prompting the correct isolation in the specialized hospital room and use of personal protective equipment.

TACOMA, Wash. — A Tacoma woman who has been avoiding treatment and isolation for tuberculosis (TB) for more than a year has received a yet another court order to submit to isolation, testing ...

Researchers developed a computer-based tool to evaluate hospitalized patients for suspected tuberculosis that correctly identified 100% of cases, which could help prevent spread to other patients ...

Study: TB or not TB? Development and validation of a clinical decision support system to inform airborne isolation requirements in the evaluation of suspected tuberculosis.

Tuberculosis is spread by small infectious droplets in the air. A TB patient may emit these droplets by coughing, singing and potentially from regular breathing that occurs during sleep or resting .