High rates of tuberculosis (TB) in Latin American prisons are subverting efforts to control the disease in the wider population, […]
Tuberculosis cases largely declined across US in 2020
(HealthDay)—In 2020, there was a large decrease in tuberculosis (TB) cases, according to research published in the March 26 issue […]
A computational model to understand the dynamics of tuberculosis lesions within the lungs
The researchers of the Experimental Tuberculosis Unit of the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP), led by Pere-Joan Cardona, […]
Unmasking the hidden burden of tuberculosis in Mozambique
The real burden of tuberculosis is probably higher than estimated, according to a study on samples from autopsies performed in […]
Tuberculosis: Commandeering a bacterial ‘suicide’ mechanism
The bacteria responsible for tuberculosis can be killed by a toxin they produce unless it is neutralized by an antidote […]
Urine testing of people with HIV for tuberculosis can save lives and be cost-effective
Screening all hospitalized patients with HIV for tuberculosis (TB) using urine tests would improve life expectancy and be cost-effective in […]
Mystery of Yemen cholera epidemic solved: The most likely source of the cholera epidemic in Yemen has been discovered by scientists
The most likely source of the cholera epidemic in Yemen has been discovered by scientists. Through the use of genomic […]
These are the countries where people most often get tuberculosis
Tuberculosis around the world: Map reveals which countries have the highest rates of the deadly infection (so where does YOUR […]
European badgers’ gut bacteria may be a powerful ally in the fight against tuberculosis
What do cattle, European badgers, and gut bacteria have in common? They are all central players in a complex web […]
‘Double agent’ in the immune system may make us vulnerable to bacterial infections
Scientists at Scripps Research have discovered the role of an immune system double agent. This molecule, called USP18, can help […]