The progress achieved in eliminating tuberculosis is slowing down and the international effort is in ‘real danger’, a new report has warned.
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.
The TB Alliance said resistant tuberculosis was one of the most 'ominous global health threats'.
Dr Mario Raviglione, from the WHO, said that nearly 20 million lives had been saved in the past 17 years as a result of international commitments to tackle tuberculosis.
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.
"We are now at a crossroads between TB elimination within our lifetime, and millions more TB deaths," Raviglione said.
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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.
