Infectious Tuberculosis Tests (Infectious Disease)

Tuberculosis (TB) Blood Test and health information

Do you have a chronic cough that refuses to go away? Do you have a constant sensation of exhaustion?

TB is a possibility if this is the case. Get a TB test from Ulta Lab Tests to see if you're infected. The QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus test from Ulta Lab Tests can be used to determine a tuberculosis infection. 

Mycobacterium tuberculosis is a microorganism that causes tuberculosis (TB), an infectious illness. It mainly affects your lungs, but it may also damage other body parts, including your kidneys, spine, and brain. When someone with active TB in their lungs or throat coughs or sneezes near others, it spreads via the air.

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The World Health Organization estimates that 10 million people worldwide fell ill with tuberculosis (TB) in 2019. It is one of the top 10 leading causes of death by a single virus or bacteria.

In the United States, tuberculosis is far less common than it is in other countries. But, regardless of where you are in the world, early diagnosis of tuberculosis is an important part of preventing fatal illness.

But what are the signs and symptoms of tuberculosis? And how do you get a TB test? What are the advantages of the TB blood test? What is the QuantiFERON TB Gold Plus test?

Read on for all the answers you are looking for.

What Is Tuberculosis?

Tuberculosis is a highly infectious disease that primarily impacts the lungs. It can also infect the bones, central nervous system, joints, and urinary tract. 

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