Clinical study of drug-resistant tuberculosis changes global medical practice
A clinical study that began in a research unit in Gqeberha (PE), Eastern Cape, has transformed global treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis.
Jun 25, 2026
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Infections: News and Research on Tuberculosis, Multidrug-Resistant
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Long-term cure rates for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis much better than expected
A new national cohort study provides important insights into the treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). The study shows that long-term disease-free survival rates are significantly higher than previous standard ...
Apr 16, 2026
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Scientists find promising drug target for tuberculosis
Researchers from Imperial and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) have discovered a drug target that could potentially help tackle drug-resistant tuberculosis, one of the biggest causes of death worldwide.
Mar 17, 2026
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Tiled amplicon sequencing could transform tuberculosis care
When the COVID-19 pandemic was at its peak, and multiple variants were threatening lives around the world, scientists relied on a process called "tiled amplicon sequencing" to track the virus's spread. Now, an international ...
Mar 3, 2026
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Racing against antibiotic resistance: Scientists fear funding cuts will slow momentum
In 2023, more than 2.4 million cases of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia were diagnosed in the U.S. Though that number is high, it's actually an improvement, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: ...
Aug 28, 2025
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Tuberculosis: The world's deadliest disease is once again on the rise
What infectious disease is deadliest worldwide? HIV? COVID-19? Malaria?
Aug 11, 2025
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Clinical trials reveal promising alternatives to high-toxicity tuberculosis drug
The drugs, sutezolid and delpazolid, have demonstrated strong antimicrobial activity and a notably better safety profile compared to linezolid, with the potential to replace this current cornerstone in the treatment of drug-resistant ...
Jul 9, 2025
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New treatment for drug-resistant tuberculosis commences in Papua New Guinea
A new all-oral treatment regimen for patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis has commenced in Papua New Guinea (PNG).
Apr 15, 2025
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Childhood TB cases rising in Europe, Central Asia: health agencies
Children under 15 accounted for 4.3% of new and relapsed cases of tuberculosis in the WHO's European region in 2023, 10% more than in the previous 12 months, a report said on Monday.
Mar 24, 2025
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Molecular bacterial load assay: Method predicts effectiveness of tuberculosis therapy
Emerging drug-resistant strains are posing significant challenges to the global fight against tuberculosis (TB) and it is a critical task to detect treatment failure as early as possible.
Jan 30, 2025
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