When administered correctly, the Mantoux test can be an invaluable tool for the detection of tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is an airborne disease with serious medical consequences. It is caused by the ...

ParentsHave you ever worried that your little one has tuberculosis? If so, a Mantoux test or tuberculin test is one way to find out. Maintaining your little one’s health is not an easy matter. Because ...

Detecting TB early goes a long way toward avoiding some of the disease's worst outcomes and preventing its spread to others.

Medicare Part B may cover the costs of a purified protein derivative (PPD) test if your healthcare professional deems it necessary to diagnose tuberculosis (TB) due to existing symptoms. A PPD test ...

Different circumstances can require the need for a rapid placement in Assisted Living or Memory Care. One common hold-up can be getting a TB test. Here is what you need to know. Circumstances can ...