The treatment of TB involves a combination of several antibiotics. These are aimed at reducing the risk of transmission, ...
Health authorities say that the Trump administration’s gutting of USAID raises the risk of a global surge in tuberculosis ...
Actually getting treatment is key: The World Health Organization (WHO) says that for two-thirds of TB patients who don't get appropriate treatment, tuberculosis can be fatal. If someone starts ...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The World Health Organization estimates more than a million people died from tuberculosis ...
Chest X-rays are used to identify lung abnormalities, while sputum tests may be conducted for older children to detect TB bacteria. A thorough clinical evaluation, including a detailed medical history ...
People with active TB usually develop a bad cough and chest pain. They may cough up blood and mucus and have difficulty breathing. Left untreated, the bacterial infection can damage the lungs and ...