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India Gets New Vaccine Tools To Fight Tuberculosis In Adolescents: Not 'A Magic Bullet' But A Good Breakthrough
While the vaccines are products of private sector innovation, their evaluation has been firmly anchored in public science, with a large, independent Phase III clinical trial led, funded and sponsored by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
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WHO Urges Faster Tuberculosis Elimination, Recommends New Diagnostic Tools
The World Health Organization has called on countries to accelerate tuberculosis elimination efforts, unveiling new diagnostic tools like rapid molecular tests and tongue swabs to improve early detection and close global testing gaps.
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Ayurveda And AI Integration, Large-Scale Screening: Next Phase Of 100-Day TB Mukt Bharat Campaign Launched
Union Health Minister JP Nadda has launched the next phase of the 100-day TB Mukt Bharat campaign, targeting high-risk populations with intensified screening, early detection, and improved treatment access to accelerate India's TB elimination goals.
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Persistent Cough Isn't Always A Cold: Early Tuberculosis Signs People Ignore
While TB is preventable and curable, most people die of the condition due to delayed diagnosis, lack of access to quality treatment, and drug resistance. If TB is diagnosed early, it can be cured completely.
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Can Tuberculosis Come Back After Treatment? Doctor Explains Recurrence
Tuberculosis can recur through relapse or new drug-resistant strains, often triggered by incomplete treatment, a weakened immune system, or poor nutrition.
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Latent Tuberculosis: The Silent Infection Millions May Not Know They Have
A person develops latent TB when he or she contracts Mycobacterium tuberculosis yet his or her immune system manages to control the infection.
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Lymph Node, Bone And Brain TB: The Lesser-Known Faces Of Tuberculosis
Among extrapulmonary cases, lymph node tuberculosis is the most frequently reported. It typically presents as painless swelling in the neck or other areas, which may persist for months.
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6-Month Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Treatment More Effective, Cheaper Than Existing Regimens: ICMR Study
The ICMR analysis found that the BPaL regimen is "both more effective and cost-saving" compared to the current standard of care.
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Amazon Confirms Victorian Disease Outbreak: All About Tuberculosis Spread At UK Warehouse
Latent tuberculosis (TB) infection occurs when a person is infected with the TB bacteria, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, but does not exhibit any symptoms and is not contagious.
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Tuberculosis Bacteria Are Mutating, Turning Antibiotic Resistant: IIT Bombay Study
The bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes the world's most infectious disease Tuberculosis (TB), can survive antibiotic treatment and live longer by changing their outer fat coating, according to a new study.
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India Gets New Vaccine Tools To Fight Tuberculosis In Adolescents: Not 'A Magic Bullet' But A Good Breakthrough
While the vaccines are products of private sector innovation, their evaluation has been firmly anchored in public science, with a large, independent Phase III clinical trial led, funded and sponsored by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
-
WHO Urges Faster Tuberculosis Elimination, Recommends New Diagnostic Tools
The World Health Organization has called on countries to accelerate tuberculosis elimination efforts, unveiling new diagnostic tools like rapid molecular tests and tongue swabs to improve early detection and close global testing gaps.
-
Ayurveda And AI Integration, Large-Scale Screening: Next Phase Of 100-Day TB Mukt Bharat Campaign Launched
Union Health Minister JP Nadda has launched the next phase of the 100-day TB Mukt Bharat campaign, targeting high-risk populations with intensified screening, early detection, and improved treatment access to accelerate India's TB elimination goals.
-
Persistent Cough Isn't Always A Cold: Early Tuberculosis Signs People Ignore
While TB is preventable and curable, most people die of the condition due to delayed diagnosis, lack of access to quality treatment, and drug resistance. If TB is diagnosed early, it can be cured completely.
-
Can Tuberculosis Come Back After Treatment? Doctor Explains Recurrence
Tuberculosis can recur through relapse or new drug-resistant strains, often triggered by incomplete treatment, a weakened immune system, or poor nutrition.
-
Latent Tuberculosis: The Silent Infection Millions May Not Know They Have
A person develops latent TB when he or she contracts Mycobacterium tuberculosis yet his or her immune system manages to control the infection.
-
Lymph Node, Bone And Brain TB: The Lesser-Known Faces Of Tuberculosis
Among extrapulmonary cases, lymph node tuberculosis is the most frequently reported. It typically presents as painless swelling in the neck or other areas, which may persist for months.
-
6-Month Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Treatment More Effective, Cheaper Than Existing Regimens: ICMR Study
The ICMR analysis found that the BPaL regimen is "both more effective and cost-saving" compared to the current standard of care.
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Amazon Confirms Victorian Disease Outbreak: All About Tuberculosis Spread At UK Warehouse
Latent tuberculosis (TB) infection occurs when a person is infected with the TB bacteria, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, but does not exhibit any symptoms and is not contagious.
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Tuberculosis Bacteria Are Mutating, Turning Antibiotic Resistant: IIT Bombay Study
The bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes the world's most infectious disease Tuberculosis (TB), can survive antibiotic treatment and live longer by changing their outer fat coating, according to a new study.
