Scrofula occurs when tuberculosis bacteria affects an area outside the lungs. The main symptom is swelling on one side of the neck due to swollen lymph nodes. Scrofula is uncommon in the United States ...

A long-lasting cough and weight loss can be symptoms of a infectious disease rife in the Victorian era, the NHS website warns. Data late last year showed Victorian superbug tuberculosis nearly lost ...

“It’s very difficult to try to avoid (tuberculosis),” Blumberg said, because it can take years for someone infected with TB to show symptoms. The best advice is to stay away from people with prolonged ...

Lymph nodes are located throughout the body. They are small, bean-shaped glands that play a crucial role in the immune system. During an infection, a person may notice swollen lymph nodes. The body ...