Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of humanity’s oldest and most persistent health challenges. Despite significant medical advances, this infectious disease continues to affect millions globally, with ...

The governor has signed a bill authored by Assemblyman Das Williams, D-Carpinteria, which would replace the currently mandated tuberculosis (TB) examination with a TB risk assessment and follow up TB ...

As the world approaches the World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, a leading health expert, Dr. Allan Pamba has raised the alarm on what he describes as a growing symptom of Africa’s chronic underinvestment in ...

Tuberculosis remains one of the world’s most persistent infectious diseases, affecting millions annually despite significant medical advances. This bacterial infection primarily targets the lungs but ...

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious infectious disease with considerable fatality, typically affecting the pulmonary system and, rarely, other body organs including the oral cavity. Due to the ...

Special message from Dr Tereza Kasaeva, Director of WHO's Global TB Programme on the occasion of World Children's Day and World Antimicrobial Awareness Week World Children's Day marks the day, over ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released its latest report on the prevalence, treatment practices, outcomes and costs of multidrug-resistant and extensively drug-resistant ...

Tuberculous peritonitis occurs when tuberculosis (TB) spreads to the protective lining of your abdomen. This can cause abdominal pain and swelling, but early antibiotic treatment can help. Tuberculous ...

Tuberculosis (TB) can transmit via the air, and the risk of infection depends on several factors. These can include the duration of exposure, proximity to a person with the infection, and immune ...

Tuberculosis (TB) primarily affects the lungs. However, TB-causing bacteria can lead to pus collecting in the tissues. This is known as an abscess. Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) is the ...