Tuberculosis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Apr 24, 2025 · The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a TB test for people who have an increased risk of TB infection or active TB disease. Talk to your healthcare professional if …
Signs and Symptoms of Tuberculosis
Sep 30, 2025 · Tuberculosis is a bacterial disease that may cause a cough, fever, night sweats, and more. Sometimes, you may not experience any symptoms.
About Active Tuberculosis Disease | Tuberculosis (TB) | CDC
Oct 30, 2024 · Overview If you are infected with TB germs, and if your body cannot stop TB germs from growing, you develop active TB disease. TB disease usually affects the lungs, but it can also affect …
Tuberculosis Symptoms and Diagnosis
Jan 30, 2025 · A negative test result for TB infection means inactive TB or active TB disease is unlikely, but a health care provider may do additional tests especially if: An individual has symptoms of active …
Exposure to Tuberculosis | Tuberculosis (TB) | CDC
Mar 25, 2024 · You may have been exposed to TB germs if you spent time near someone with active TB disease.
Tuberculosis: Causes and How It Spreads | Tuberculosis (TB) | CDC
Jan 17, 2025 · If you think you have been exposed to someone with active TB disease, you should contact your health care provider or local or state health department about getting a TB blood test or …
About Inactive Tuberculosis | Tuberculosis (TB) | CDC
Jan 17, 2025 · Key points Tuberculosis (TB) germs can live in the body for years without making you sick. This is called inactive TB or latent TB infection. People with inactive TB do not feel sick, do not …
Clinical Overview of Latent Tuberculosis Infection
Apr 17, 2025 · People with latent TB infection are infected with TB bacteria, but do not have TB disease.