Tuberculosis is caused by airborne bacteria that mostly affects the lungs. Roughly a quarter of the global population is estimated to have TB, but only about 5–10 per cent of those develop symptoms.
Tuberculosis is caused by airborne bacteria, which mostly attack the lungs. Around a quarter of the world's population is thought to have tuberculosis, yet only about 5-10 per cent develop symptoms.
Learn about groundbreaking immune-enhancing therapies for tuberculosis (TB) presented by Assoc Prof Susanna Brighenti. Discover how these treatments aim to revolutionise TB management and combat drug resistance effectively.
In 2023, Mizoram saw 108 deaths due to tuberculosis (TB), highlighting a concerning trend in the state's health landscape. Health officials reported that out of 17,432 individuals tested for TB, 2,272 were diagnosed with the disease, including 164 cases of multi-drug resistant TB.
TB infection can spread to reproductive organs in both men and women, causing infertility. If you have TB and are struggling to conceive, consult a fertility specialist.
World Tuberculosis Day is observed annually on March 24th. This year's theme, 'Yes! We Can End TB,' conveys a message of hope and renewed commitment in the fight against this global epidemic.
Tuberculosis, commonly abbreviated to TB, is a highly infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs. As per World Health Organization (WHO), TB is one of the top 10 causes of death across the globe. Watch this video to understand the disease's symptoms and solutions.
Latent TB is a condition where the TB bacteria remain in the body without causing any symptoms of the disease. However, the bacteria may become active later and cause TB disease if left untreated.
World TB Day 2023: In addition to damaging the lungs, TB can also affect other important bodily functions. However, the disease can be treated effectively, especially if diagnosed early.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi on March 24 on a day long visit, where he will address the One World TB Summit and dedicate and lay the foundation stone of various projects worth more than Rs 1,780 crore.
The BCG vaccine has the additional advantage of inducing a defence through the innate immune system that is broader than just against Tuberculosis.
Tuberculosis or TB is one of the top 10 causes of death across the globe. In India too, lakhs of patients are suffering from TB.
Dr. Suchit Kamble, a scientist at the ICMR-National AIDS Research Institute (NARI) in Pune, informed us that the trials are underway to evaluate the efficacy and safety of two TB vaccine candidates -- VPM1002 and Immunovac -- in preventing tuberculosis in healthy household contacts of newly-diagnosed sputum positive pulmonary TB patients.
Tuberculosis or TB is one of the top 10 causes of deaths across the globe. In India too, lakhs of patients are suffering from TB. World Tuberculosis Day focuses on building awareness about TB through prevention and cure with an extended aim to make the world TB Free.
Tuberculosis is caused due to under-nourishment, HIV, alcohol, smoking and diabetes. This ailment disproportionately affects the financially marginalised sections of the society, and the stigma associated with this disease lead to underreporting and underdiagnosis.
The Modi government is set to launch a special door-to-door TB screening initiative on war footing, as only three years remain of its 2025 target to eradicate the deadly disease.
"President Kovind inaugurates 72nd TB Seal Campaign of Tuberculosis Association of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan," tweeted the Prez of India.
Amid this background of this scourge in the country, USAID chipped in with its Breaking the Barriers programme, a community engagement initiative, aimed at reducing morbidity due to TB and aligning it with GoI goals.
The ministry said SARS-CoV-2 infection can make an individual more susceptible to developing active TB disease, as it is an "opportunistic infection like black fungus".
The USAID said alongside COVID-19, TB is the leading infectious disease killer, particularly in low and middle-income countries, sickening 10 million people and taking 1.4 million lives every year.
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