A World Health Organization(WHO) official says China has made the biggest progress worldwide in controlling tuberculosis (TB) over the past 20 years.
Screening Tests for Tuberculosis
Tuberculin skin test and Interferon – Release Assays are tests used to screen for tuberculosis.
Tuberculin skin test and Interferon – Release Assays are tests used to screen for tuberculosis.
However, there are still an estimated 1 million new TB cases emerging in China every year. Only 60,000 multi-drug resistant TB patients are accessing proper treatment.
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Tuberculosis - Spread - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - FAQs
Tuberculosis, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, primarily affects the lung. It may spread to other organs.
Tuberculosis, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, primarily affects the lung. It may spread to other organs.
Quiz on Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis is a major health care concern, especially in Africa and South East Asia. Brush up your information on tuberculosis by taking this quiz.
Tuberculosis is a major health care concern, especially in Africa and South East Asia. Brush up your information on tuberculosis by taking this quiz.
China Halves Tuberculosis Rate in 20 Years
The Lancet is reporting that China has more than halved its tuberculosis rate in 20 years by scaling up steps to ensure patients take their antibiotics.
The Lancet is reporting that China has more than halved its tuberculosis rate in 20 years by scaling up steps to ensure patients take their antibiotics.
