A new rapid molecular test kit has been developed for detection of both tuberculosis (TB) and multi-drug resistant TB.
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.
This breakthrough discovery will help reduce delays in diagnosis and treatment, and thus reduce the morbidity and mortality of the disease. This study has been published in the medical journal The Lancet.
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Drug Resistance – Antibiotic or Antimicrobial Resistance
Drug resistance is often a problem in malaria, tuberculosis, HIV, sexually transmitted diseases and hospital acquired diseases. Judicious use of antibiotics can control the problem.
Drug resistance is often a problem in malaria, tuberculosis, HIV, sexually transmitted diseases and hospital acquired diseases. Judicious use of antibiotics can control the problem.
Detecting Tuberculosis: No Microscopes, Just Rats
Researchers have found out that the Gambian pouched rats can smell the tuberculosis bacteria in a sputum sample.
Researchers have found out that the Gambian pouched rats can smell the tuberculosis bacteria in a sputum sample.
Vitamin D may Be Helpful to Curb Tuberculosis
A study of 131 people found the vitamin helped to boost the ability of the body to
A study of 131 people found the vitamin helped to boost the ability of the body to
