A new tuberculosis vaccine has been developed by researchers. The new vaccine was developed to act as a booster to Bacille Calmette Guerin (BCG), currently the only TB vaccine available.
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.
The findings have been published in the journal Science Translational Medicine.
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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.
Most Promising Tuberculosis Vaccine Proved Unsuccessful in Large Scale Trials
Doctors had high hopes for the formula but the most promising vaccine to replace the world's 91-year-old TB jab does not protect against the disease, large-scale trials showed.
Doctors had high hopes for the formula but the most promising vaccine to replace the world's 91-year-old TB jab does not protect against the disease, large-scale trials showed.
