Although drug-resistant tuberculosis is so deadly in part because some first-choice antibiotics fail to kill TB bacteria, the TB bacteria may also be undermining the body’s ability to defend itself, a ...

In the wake of a recent outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) and latent TB cases at a local San Francisco high school, IGHS's Priya Shete tells us what to know about latent TB.

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 ...

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) is the world's deadliest infectious disease—and one of the hardest to cure. Standard treatment requires a cocktail of multiple drugs over at least six months, and one in five ...

Highly localized TB strains are less infectious in cosmopolitan cities and more likely to infect people from the geographic area that is the strain's natural habitat. The research provides the first ...

Stomach TB: TB can occur in the stomach as well as in the lungs. It occurs due to the spread of bacteria of lung TB. According to information, it can be more dangerous than lung TB. Because it is not ...

Tuberculosis (TB) is an airborne bacterial infection. TB prevention measures involve stopping the bacteria from spreading and treating asymptomatic infection before it progresses to active disease.

Untreated tuberculosis may result in several long-term complications, such as permanent lung damage. It’s vital for the condition to be treated early to prevent the infection from traveling to other ...