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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Latest Tuberculosis News and Research

WHO reports alarming rise in tuberculosis cases in 2023

WHO reports alarming rise in tuberculosis cases in 2023

Researchers decode MRSA biofilm structure to combat antibiotic resistance

Researchers decode MRSA biofilm structure to combat antibiotic resistance

New smell technology may open doors for medical diagnostics

New smell technology may open doors for medical diagnostics

Report outlines path to halve premature deaths by 2050

Report outlines path to halve premature deaths by 2050

Researchers uncover mechanism of protein GBP1 in immune defense

Researchers uncover mechanism of protein GBP1 in immune defense

Harnessing neural networks to forecast treatment outcomes in small cell lung cancer

Harnessing neural networks to forecast treatment outcomes in small cell lung cancer

New study reveals unique metabolic function of lung-resident NK immune cells

New study reveals unique metabolic function of lung-resident NK immune cells

New cell culture model sheds light on immune protein's role in infectious diseases

New cell culture model sheds light on immune protein's role in infectious diseases

WHO report highlights the role of vaccines in reducing antibiotic use

WHO report highlights the role of vaccines in reducing antibiotic use

Happening in Springfield: New immigrants offer economic promise, health system challenges

Happening in Springfield: New immigrants offer economic promise, health system challenges

Modified bloodroot compound shows promise against multidrug-resistant tuberculosis

Modified bloodroot compound shows promise against multidrug-resistant tuberculosis

UMass Amherst researcher receives $2.2 million grant to study tuberculosis response

UMass Amherst researcher receives $2.2 million grant to study tuberculosis response

Novel semi-synthetic compound shows promise against drug-resistant tuberculosis

Novel semi-synthetic compound shows promise against drug-resistant tuberculosis

Scientists identify gut microbial signatures that distinguish diseases and predict health states

Scientists identify gut microbial signatures that distinguish diseases and predict health states

New mechanism uncovered behind immune decline after tuberculosis treatment

New mechanism uncovered behind immune decline after tuberculosis treatment

Macrophage memory following COVID infection provides cross-virus protection

Macrophage memory following COVID infection provides cross-virus protection

New breath-based test for lower respiratory tract infections shows 100% sensitivity in critical care settings

New breath-based test for lower respiratory tract infections shows 100% sensitivity in critical care settings

Global leaders unite to tackle drug-resistant bacteria

Global leaders unite to tackle drug-resistant bacteria

Study reveals gaps in outbreak detection resources in Asia

Study reveals gaps in outbreak detection resources in Asia

FIRS urges global leaders to combat air pollution and lung disease

FIRS urges global leaders to combat air pollution and lung disease

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