Hannover 96 midfielder Franca is unwell and is right now being treated for tuberculosis. The club’s website has said that due to his condition, he will not be playing for many months.
Most Promising Tuberculosis Vaccine Proved Unsuccessful in Large Scale Trials
Doctors had high hopes for the formula but the most promising vaccine to replace the world's 91-year-old TB jab does not protect against the disease, large-scale trials showed.
Doctors had high hopes for the formula but the most promising vaccine to replace the world's 91-year-old TB jab does not protect against the disease, large-scale trials showed.
The doctors feel that Franca contracted the infection while touring outside the country. The club on its part is ensuring other coaching and playing staff are being checked for the disease and adequate precautions are being taken to avoid a potential spread.
Tuberculosis may Lurk in Bone Marrow Stem Cells of Infected Patients
Every year tuberculosis kills nearly 2 million people worldwide which is a devastating disease.
Every year tuberculosis kills nearly 2 million people worldwide which is a devastating disease.
Researchers Shed New Light on Latent Tuberculosis
Researchers have discovered that bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis can lay dormant within bone marrow stem cells for a long period.
Researchers have discovered that bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis can lay dormant within bone marrow stem cells for a long period.
