Six months later, the scientists exposed the primates to tuberculosis-causing bacteria. It was subsequently found that the monkeys who received the standard-dose injection experienced almost as much ...

Delivering a high dose of a vaccine against tuberculosis intravenously, instead of under the skin, greatly improves the drug’s ability to protect against the deadly disease, a new study finds.

Medicare may cover the costs of a purified protein derivative (PPD) test if a person has symptoms or has been exposed to tuberculosis (TB). If not, Medicare will likely deny coverage as it would ...