The use of vitamin D as an immunomodulator is a promising therapy for the treatment of pulmonary TB; however, there are some issues that should be considered before clinical trials can start. As ...

Investigators concluded that patients with prior pulmonary tuberculosis had an increased risk and high prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), regardless of smoking history. “Our ...

A recent study published in the Scientific Reports Journal examined immune responses in treatment-naive individuals with early-stage active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) without clinical TB history. The ...

This is an adverse form of the disease which is prevalent especially in our immunocompromised patients from various causes. As the world marks tuberculosis (TB) day with the theme ‘Wanted: Leaders for ...

Researchers have uncovered a sequence of biological processes that occur in humans infected with the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis as the infection progresses to pulmonary tuberculosis.

A research team has prepared a systematic review that explores the efficacy, safety, and adherence to fixed-dose combinations (FDCs) of drugs versus single-drug formulations to treat people who are ...

In a recent study published in The Lancet Global Health journal, researchers evaluated the impact of nutritional support in Indian adults with microbiologically confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis. The ...

In the policy statement on the Xpert MTB/RIF test in 2011, the WHO recommended the use of the test as an initial diagnostic tool among children with suspected HIV associated TB or MDR TB based on ...