Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Pediatric tuberculosis in Canada: A guide for physicians

Although pediatric tuberculosis (TB) remains relatively uncommon in Canada, some populations—including Aboriginal communities—have a much higher burden of disease. As a result, Canada should focus on addressing the high ...

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Tuberculosis and HIV co-infection

The HIV virus increases the potency of the tuberculosis bacterium (Mtb) by affecting a central function of the immune system. This is the conclusion of a study carried out by researchers at Linköping University in Sweden. ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Is tuberculosis making a comeback?

A year ago, Laura Hall felt tired all the time, was losing weight and had a bad cough.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Foreign-born students in US have higher case rate of TB

(HealthDay)—Foreign-born students in the United States have a higher case rate of tuberculosis (TB) than other foreign-born individuals, according to a study published online Jan. 5 in the Annals of the American Thoracic ...

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CDC: TB potentially passed from zoo elephants to people

(HealthDay)—Transmission of tuberculosis from infected captive elephants to humans may be possible with long-term, close contact with the animals, according to research published in the Jan. 8 issue of the U.S. Centers ...

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