San Joaquin County saw a 55% spike in cases of one particular infectious disease last year — and it’s probably not one you’d expect. Tuberculosis — once called by its old-fashioned names “consumption” ...

The latest World Health Organization's Global Tuberculosis Report released in November 2024 painted a sobering picture; approximately 8.2 million people were newly diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) in ...

Mycobacterium tuberculosis in a sputum smear. We’re all going to die someday. Still, how it happens—and when—can point to a historical moment defined by the scientific advancements and public health ...

Tuberculosis is a disease that most commonly causes an infection of the lungs. (Photo: Getty Images) With cases of tuberculosis (TB) cropping up at schools in different parts of the country — ...

(Inputs By: Dr MS Purkait from Techno India DAMA Hospital) Tuberculosis is a condition which primarily affects the lungs. It can affect other organs like bones, lymph nodes, skin, brain, gut and ...

Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) and Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) are two distinct types of bacteria that can cause infections in the lungs and other parts of the body. Belonging to the same ...

Tuberculosis (TB) in the throat is a rare type of TB that affects the larynx. It’s often misdiagnosed but has symptoms such as hoarseness and painful swallowing. If treated promptly, it can be fully ...

Death Records examined data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to understand and explain the evolution in causes of death in America. We're all going to die someday. Still, how it ...