is a severe infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis that spreads to the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Without prompt treatment, it can lead to serious complications ...

Here's what tuberculosis is, how it's transmitted and how you can expect to have it treated if it affects you or someone you ...

A confirmed case of tuberculosis at a Joliet high school earlier this week was the second in the Chicago area this month, ...

A second active tuberculosis case has been identified in the Chicago suburbs, this time at Joliet West High School.

Tuberculosis is caused by a bacterial infection that commonly impacts the lungs, although it can also affect other areas including the spine, brain, or kidneys. The disease can be spread through ...

The disease primarily impacts the lungs, but it can also impact other body parts like the brain, kidneys and spine, according to experts. According to the CDC, there are two types of tuberculosis ...