According to the CDC, tuberculosis (TB ... The vaccine can cause a false positive TB skin test reaction. TB blood tests are ...
According to the Greene County Sheriff's Office, some Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees had positive skin tests for tuberculosis.
If you received the vaccine, it can cause a false positive skin test. A blood test is needed to determine if you have active disease. You can read more about TB on the CDC website.
Kansas is dealing with the largest TB outbreak in modern U.S. history. Here's what to know about tuberculosis testing and cases in Tennessee in 2025.
The CDC estimates that 13 million people live with inactive TB in the United States and ... to determine if you have it or not: a blood test and a skin test. When being tested, it is important ...