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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Antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines and anti-inflammatory drugs associated with reduced dementia risk

Antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines and anti-inflammatory drugs associated with reduced dementia risk

Groundbreaking trial finds levofloxacin effective against multidrug-resistant TB

Groundbreaking trial finds levofloxacin effective against multidrug-resistant TB

AI chatbot developed to aid governments in tackling drug resistance

AI chatbot developed to aid governments in tackling drug resistance

Self-destructing vaccine offers safer TB protection in monkeys

Self-destructing vaccine offers safer TB protection in monkeys

HIV drug access remains a major challenge despite promising trial results

HIV drug access remains a major challenge despite promising trial results

New antibiotic shows promise in fighting tuberculosis

New antibiotic shows promise in fighting tuberculosis

University of Exeter launches new round of funding for fungal AMR solutions

University of Exeter launches new round of funding for fungal AMR solutions

AI technology supports global efforts against antimicrobial resistance

AI technology supports global efforts against antimicrobial resistance

Professor Alison Elliott honored with OBE for contributions to global health

Professor Alison Elliott honored with OBE for contributions to global health

Brazil's cash transfer program cuts tuberculosis cases and deaths among vulnerable populations

Brazil's cash transfer program cuts tuberculosis cases and deaths among vulnerable populations

AI-driven surveillance system to combat emerging infectious diseases

AI-driven surveillance system to combat emerging infectious diseases

Dextromethorphan found to have potential in treating lung fibrosis

Dextromethorphan found to have potential in treating lung fibrosis

Cough syrup ingredient may help combat lung fibrosis

Cough syrup ingredient may help combat lung fibrosis

Syphilis family traced to Pre-Columbian Americas

Syphilis family traced to Pre-Columbian Americas

New molecular imaging agent can accurately identify crucial cancer biomarker

New molecular imaging agent can accurately identify crucial cancer biomarker

Unraveling the mystery of drug-induced liver injury

Unraveling the mystery of drug-induced liver injury

Genetic factors increase prostate cancer risk for African men

Genetic factors increase prostate cancer risk for African men

WHO grants prequalification to molecular diagnostic test for tuberculosis

WHO grants prequalification to molecular diagnostic test for tuberculosis

Key risk factors influencing mortality rates in chronic pulmonary aspergillosis patients

Key risk factors influencing mortality rates in chronic pulmonary aspergillosis patients

Minority genetic variation in tuberculosis offers new insights for improving outbreak tracking

Minority genetic variation in tuberculosis offers new insights for improving outbreak tracking

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