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Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, primarily affects the lung. It may spread to other organs.

AI Ushers in a New Era for Tuberculosis Detection

AI Ushers in a New Era for Tuberculosis Detection

KIMS Hospitals leads India’s largest AI-driven TB study, analyzing 16,675 chest X-rays and proving AI’s high accuracy in early TB detection.

Could a Molecular Stool Test Improve TB Detection in Adults With HIV?

Could a Molecular Stool Test Improve TB Detection in Adults With HIV?

Molecular stool test shows promise in improving TB detection in adults with HIV, offering a simpler, non-invasive diagnostic option.

World Tuberculosis Day 2025: The Urgent Need for Sustained Funding

World Tuberculosis Day 2025: The Urgent Need for Sustained Funding

World TB Day 2025 theme highlights “Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver”.

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Global Tuberculosis Control at Risk: Funding Cuts Raise Alarm

Global Tuberculosis Control at Risk: Funding Cuts Raise Alarm

Global tuberculosis control is at risk as funding cuts threaten progress, raising concerns about future outbreaks.

2023 TB Surge: Rising Tuberculosis Cases Among Children and Adolescents in EU/EEA

2023 TB Surge: Rising Tuberculosis Cases Among Children and Adolescents in EU/EEA

Children aged 1–4 had the highest pediatric TB cases (33%), with pulmonary TB as the most common form across all age groups.

The Economic Toll of Tuberculosis on Patients

The Economic Toll of Tuberculosis on Patients

Explore how tuberculosis (TB) impacts patients financially, from treatment costs to lost income, highlighting the urgent need for accessible care and support.

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India's 'Remarkable' TB Decline Shows 'Political Commitment'

India's 'Remarkable' TB Decline Shows 'Political Commitment'

India's remarkable decline in TB cases reflects strong political commitment, with a 17.7% drop in incidence from 2015 to 2023.

Over 1.7 Lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs Revolutionizing TB Detection

Over 1.7 Lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs Revolutionizing TB Detection

Over 1.7 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs are transforming TB detection in India, making early diagnosis more accessible and effective.

Nikshay Mitra Campaign: How India is Winning the Fight Against TB

Nikshay Mitra Campaign: How India is Winning the Fight Against TB

The Nikshay Mitra campaign is transforming India’s fight against tuberculosis, reducing cases through community support, early detection, and treatment initiatives.

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New Study Redefines Tuberculosis Bacteria Growth

New Study Redefines Tuberculosis Bacteria Growth

A new study redefines how tuberculosis bacteria grow, offering insights that could lead to better treatments and prevention strategies for the disease.

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Two-drug Combination Shows Promise Against Tuberculosis

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Detecting Tuberculosis: No Microscopes, Just Rats

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Researchers have found out that the Gambian pouched rats can smell the tuberculosis bacteria in a sputum sample.

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A Taiwan scientist on Sunday unveiled what he said is the first low-cost and efficient test kit for identifying tuberculosis bacteria, killer of more than 1.

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Tuberculosis is a major health care concern, especially in Africa and South East Asia. Brush up your information on tuberculosis by taking this quiz. ...

Diet in Tuberculosis

Diet in Tuberculosis

Patients with tuberculosis should eat a healthy diet so that they build up their immunity to fight against tuberculosis.

Stomach Tuberculosis

Stomach Tuberculosis

Abdominal tuberculosis, which is a form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis, affects the gastrointestinal tract, spleen, pancreas, liver, peritoneum, omentum and lymph nodes adjacent to these organs.

Extra Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Extra Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Extra pulmonary tuberculosis is infection of tissues and organs other than the lungs by mycobacterium tuberculosis and related organisms.

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Skin Tuberculosis

Skin Tuberculosis

Skin tuberculosis is a rare form of tuberculosis that occurs outside the lung. Infection is exogenous through contact or internally from another infectious site.

Renal Tuberculosis

Renal Tuberculosis

Renal tuberculosis or tuberculosis of the kidney is a type of genitourinary tuberculosis that can be treated with anti-tubercular medications.

Opportunistic Infections

Opportunistic Infections

Opportunistic infections are microbial infections that can cause disease in persons with a weak immune system, but usually do not cause disease in healthy people.

Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis

Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis

Drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) is a globally serious infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It occurs as multidrug-resistant or MDR TB or in its more severe form, extensively drug-resistant or XDR TB.

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