One of the major challenges in tuberculosis (TB) management is to identify the different stages of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) infection. Although a quarter of the global population is estimated ...

Whereas Active disease requires four medications that can be given for up to 6 months to a year. If you think that you may have tuberculosis, Meghan suggests that you first examine your symptoms.

The potential for thousands of new deaths from TB is not worth the less than 1% in federal savings that came from cutting ...

Tuberculosis remains a major health challenge in South Africa, but professional nurse Nhlanhla Mofokeng is determined to change that through education, compassion, and community support.

Puducherry's door-to-door TB screening campaign identifies cases early, provides treatment, and supports patients for ...

New drugs that target "zombie" tuberculosis (TB) cells are now a step closer, thanks to a new study led by the University of ...

Health officials have shared a warning about tuberculosis (TB) and not ignoring the symptoms if you experience them. TB is an infection that usually affects the lungs, it can be treated with ...

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The bacteria remain latent in the body for many years without manifesting any symptoms (latent TB). If the immune system is weakened, the bacteria become active (active TB) and disease-causing.

Improving the detection of active tuberculosis (TB) in accident and emergency (A&E) departments and evaluation of health protection service interventions against tuberculosis.

There has been a confirmed case of active tuberculosis at an Aegis Living facility retirement community in Greenwood, according to Public Health Seattle & King County.