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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New TB drugs show promise with fewer side effects than linezolid

New TB drugs show promise with fewer side effects than linezolid

ADA2 regulates inflammation through lysosomal and extracellular mechanisms

ADA2 regulates inflammation through lysosomal and extracellular mechanisms

New study moves closer to defeating dormant tuberculosis cells

New study moves closer to defeating dormant tuberculosis cells

AI transforms healthcare for faster, smarter care in emergency crises

AI transforms healthcare for faster, smarter care in emergency crises

USAID funding cuts could cost millions of lives worldwide, study warns

USAID funding cuts could cost millions of lives worldwide, study warns

WHO certifies Suriname as malaria free after decades of efforts

WHO certifies Suriname as malaria free after decades of efforts

Ancient DNA sheds light on the origins of leprosy in the Americas

Ancient DNA sheds light on the origins of leprosy in the Americas

Beetle-inspired tuberculosis testing device offers accurate detection for people with HIV

Beetle-inspired tuberculosis testing device offers accurate detection for people with HIV

Asia Pacific malaria cases rise sharply amid funding gaps

Asia Pacific malaria cases rise sharply amid funding gaps

Energy drain from antibiotics spurs bacteria to resist treatment faster

Energy drain from antibiotics spurs bacteria to resist treatment faster

Trump decried crime in America, then gutted funding for gun violence prevention

Trump decried crime in America, then gutted funding for gun violence prevention

Understanding antibiotic resistance mechanisms in Mycobacterium species

Understanding antibiotic resistance mechanisms in Mycobacterium species

New compound infuzide shows promise against resistant bacterial infections

New compound infuzide shows promise against resistant bacterial infections

New antibody discovery reveals powerful immune defense against tuberculosis

New antibody discovery reveals powerful immune defense against tuberculosis

New insights into decades-old bladder cancer treatment offers clues for immunotherapy

New insights into decades-old bladder cancer treatment offers clues for immunotherapy

BCG immunotherapy reprograms bone marrow to boost cancer defense

BCG immunotherapy reprograms bone marrow to boost cancer defense

WHO and African Union renew agreement to strengthen health in Africa

WHO and African Union renew agreement to strengthen health in Africa

Novel immune cells identified as potential target for tuberculosis vaccines

Novel immune cells identified as potential target for tuberculosis vaccines

Metagenomic next-generation sequencing improves pulmonary infection diagnosis

Metagenomic next-generation sequencing improves pulmonary infection diagnosis

Tuberculosis bacteria use molecular switch to pause and restart growth

Tuberculosis bacteria use molecular switch to pause and restart growth

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