Microscopy can be effective in detecting highly infectious individuals but is less reliable for people who have extra-pulmonary TB, who are coinfected with HIV, or who have a latent case of TB. Once ...

The Government of India had set a target to make the country TB-free by the year 2025, however, the way the cases of this disease have increased in the last few years has not only hindered this ...

In 2023, tuberculosis claimed approximately 1·3 million lives,1 providing a stark reminder of the persistent inequities and ...

What is TB? Tuberculosis, also known as TB, is a bacterial infection that primarily affects a person's lungs. Its symptoms vary widely depending on how the slow-growing mycobacterium that causes ...

A new study suggests that widespread, regular chest X-rays, powered by AI, could significantly reduce tuberculosis cases and ...

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Separate fact from fiction: experts set the record straight on common myths about tuberculosis. Learn the truth about this infectious disease, its symptoms, and treatment options. Get informed and ...

After an adult was diagnosed with tuberculosis after visiting two locations in Manchester in January, officials are announcing additional testing clinics for anyone who might have been exposed.

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs. The bacteria that cause TB can spread when a person with the illness coughs, sneezes or sings.