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.
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 ...
March 18 is World Tuberculosis Day. Let’s do a quick overview of TB, and discuss the different types of TB, risk factors, ...
The Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services Tuberculosis/Hansen’s Disease Control Program and the Bureau of Family Health and Nursing Services have been recognized as TB Elimination Champ ...
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 ...
According to the Greene County Sheriff's Office, some Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees had positive skin tests ...