Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis is a contagious infection caused by the airborne bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is spread only when people breathe air contaminated by a person who has active disease. Cough is the most common symptom, but people ... [... more]
Merck |
Tuberculosis
Robert Koch proved with certainty that the dreaded disease, tuberculosis, was caused by specific bacteria. How did he do it? Play the game and find out! Robert Koch and Tuberculosis » Tuberculosis is presented with the support of Aventis. Game ... [... more]
nobelprize.org |
Tuberculosis (TB), NIAID, NIH
Definitions of Tuberculosis, Multidrug-Resistant TB (MDR TB) and Extensively Drug-Resistant TB (XDR TB) An ancient disease, TB remains one of the major causes of disability and death worldwide. In 2006, 9.2 million new cases of TB emerged and TB ... [... more]
National Institute of Allergy |
Research, Tuberculosis, NIAID, NIH
Multidrug-Resistant and Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Research Agenda (PDF) Networks, Consortia, and Partners NIAID's Role in Addressing Tuberculosis (TB), Drug-Resistant TB, and TB in People with HIV/AIDS Understanding TB Advances in ... [... more]
National Institute of Allergy |
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment, prevention of this common infectious disease. Tuberculosis (TB) is a potentially serious infectious disease that primarily affects your lungs. Tuberculosis is spread from person to ... [... more]
Mayo Clinic |
Tuberculosis: Learn the Signs and Symptoms of TB Disease
Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria that are spread from person to person through the air. A TB skin test or a special blood test will tell you if you have ever had TB bacteria in your body. If you have TB bacteria, other tests will ... [... more]
Centers for Disease Control |
Tuberculosis: Treatment of Tuberculosis Infection
Tuberculosis (say: too-burr-cue-low-sis), also called TB, is an infection caused by a bacteria (a germ). Tuberculosis usually affects the lungs, but it can spread to the kidneys, bones, spine, brain and other parts of the body. The most commonly ... [... more]
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MedlinePlus Health Information from the National Library of Medicine Start here with 750 topics on conditions, diseases and wellness About your prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbs and supplements A service for finding local ... [... more]
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What is multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR TB)?
Protecting the Public's Health against Tuberculosis: Moving Forward We share in the optimism associated with the recent news that indicates patients originally identified with extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR TB) may have additional ... [... more]
Centers for Disease Control |
If I had a recurring cough and a positive TB skin test...
If I had cough for more than three weeks and a positive skin test I should be seen immediately because of the possibility of contagious tuberculosis. And you should see your doctor and if you are concerned about TB you should always mention it ... [... more]
insidermedicine.com |
TB Statistics
Mission & History Business Model Donors Governance Stakeholders Scientific Advisors Team Jobs Threat of TB Outdated Treatment TB-HIV Drug-Resistant TB The Poverty Cycle Portfolio Strategic Initiatives Regulatory Engagement AAA Mandate Working ... [... more]
tballiance.org |
National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Home Page
Official website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is one of the world's foremost medical research centers. An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the Federal focal point for health research. The ... [... more]
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