TB is a major global health concern, and children are particularly vulnerable to this infectious disease. Out of the 9 million TB cases in the world each year, 11% of such cases are found in children. However, of several causes of morbidity and mortality among children in developing countries, tuberculosis (TB) and malnutrition are the […]

Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the leading killers of communicable diseases. It is caused by a bacterial infection that can affect different parts of the body, including the lungs, lymph nodes, and bones. Though most commonly known as a lung disease, very few people are aware that TB can affect any part of the body.

Like other communicable diseases, Tuberculosis (TB) is also a serious illness – a contagious one that largely affects the lungs. TB is caused by a bacterial infection that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks. However, there are several other types of TB where different other organs of the body

The infection itself is a health threat and when it becomes coinfection, the health problems multiply several times. Likewise, coinfection of tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a major public health concern worldwide. Both TB and HIV have become global health hazards. Alone these diseases are known to cause havoc in the patient’s

Commonly, tuberculosis is perceived as a disease that infects the lungs. However, the infection sometimes reaches the genitals and causes infertility in women. Most of the genital TB cases in India are detected at a later stage because of a lack of awareness. One of the reasons behind the lack of awareness is that the