If you have an active tuberculosis (TB) infection, isolating can help prevent the spread of bacteria to others. Isolation lasts at least 2 weeks. A doctor will let you know when to end your isolation.

Courtney is a registered nurse with over 13 years of experience in the clinical setting, helping individuals navigate their way through their healthcare journeys. She has been in the frontlines ...

Disseminated tuberculosis is a type of tuberculosis (TB) where mycobacteria spread via blood to other organs beyond the lungs. It can cause severe multiple-organ damage in the absence of early ...

Bone tuberculosis is a form of tuberculosis that spreads beyond the lungs and affects the bones. Recognizing bone tuberculosis symptoms early is essential for successful treatment. Tuberculosis (TB) ...

Skin tuberculosis is just one of the ways that this bacterial infection can affect your body. While less contagious than some types of tuberculosis, it can still be spread from person to person. Skin ...

Tuberculosis is a severe infectious disease that usually affects your lungs. When it spreads to your bones, it's known as skeletal tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is an airborne disease caused by a very ...

The United States was the major funder of tuberculosis programs. Now hundreds of thousands of sick patients can’t find tests or drugs, and risk spreading the disease. Global Health The United States ...