Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection caused by a germ called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but they can also damage other parts of the body. TB spreads through the air when a person with TB of the lungs or throat coughs, sneezes or talks. If you think you have been exposed, you should go to your doctor for tests as soon as possible. You are more likely to get TB if you have a weak immune system.
What is Tuberculosis?

Tuberculosis (TB) is a dreaded bacterial infection. It has been known to mankind since ancient ages. It was commonly called “consumption” at the turn of the last century because of the way the disease seemed to “consume” the individual it affected.

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Pandemic disruptions linked to lower TB diagnoses in prisons worldwide

Pandemic disruptions linked to lower TB diagnoses in prisons worldwide

NIH funds research to develop a game-changing HIV diagnostic tool

NIH funds research to develop a game-changing HIV diagnostic tool

New MIT method promises less painful drug injections with tiny crystals

New MIT method promises less painful drug injections with tiny crystals

Tuberculosis cases continue to rise in Europe

Tuberculosis cases continue to rise in Europe

Four breakthrough studies could revolutionize tuberculosis treatment

Four breakthrough studies could revolutionize tuberculosis treatment

WHO urges immediate investment of resources to maintain tuberculosis care

WHO urges immediate investment of resources to maintain tuberculosis care

Adding curcumin boosts the efficacy of bedaquiline in combating M. abscessus infections

Adding curcumin boosts the efficacy of bedaquiline in combating M. abscessus infections

Over 40,000 new gut microbes discovered in African populations

Over 40,000 new gut microbes discovered in African populations

Study finds no link between Medicaid expansion and opioid misuse

Study finds no link between Medicaid expansion and opioid misuse

Study reveals genes critical for tuberculosis survival during transmission

Study reveals genes critical for tuberculosis survival during transmission

CDC firings undermine public health work far beyond Washington

CDC firings undermine public health work far beyond Washington

Global study sheds light on differences in medicine taste sensitivity

Global study sheds light on differences in medicine taste sensitivity

Understanding the impact of SLC transporters on liver disease progression

Understanding the impact of SLC transporters on liver disease progression

Randomized clinical food trials: Best clinical practice, quality management & data processing

Randomized clinical food trials: Best clinical practice, quality management & data processing

WHO Director-General issues revised recommendations on mpox emergency

WHO Director-General issues revised recommendations on mpox emergency

Researchers create mycobacteria with kill switches to improve TB vaccine safety

Researchers create mycobacteria with kill switches to improve TB vaccine safety

Why over 5 billion people still lack access to life-saving medical oxygen

Why over 5 billion people still lack access to life-saving medical oxygen

Review calls for better poverty metrics in tuberculosis research

Review calls for better poverty metrics in tuberculosis research

Multidrug-resistant TB in children is rising: Urgent global action needed

Multidrug-resistant TB in children is rising: Urgent global action needed

US funding suspension threatens health and research programs in Uganda

US funding suspension threatens health and research programs in Uganda

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