Oct. 3, 2024 — A new study identified that a semi-synthetic compound can be derived from natural compounds and shows potent activity against tuberculosis (TB), including multi-drug resistant ...

DIslodged by COVID early in the pandemic, tuberculosis is once again the infectious disease that takes the most lives each ...

TB disease and TB infection are both reportable diseases in Ontario. Patient consent is not required for reporting this information according to the Health Protection and Promotion Act, (HPPA). Please ...

What is glycogen storage disease in children? Glycogen storage disease (GSD) is a rare condition that changes the way the body uses and stores glycogen, a form of sugar or glucose. Glycogen is a main ...

Fifth disease, also known as erythema infectiosum, is a contagious viral illness caused by parvovirus B19. It is most common in children, but it can also affect adults. The main symptom of fifth ...

Five years since it was discovered, our greatest disease experts say far worse pandemics are imminent and the world is unprepared. Not enough research has been done into many of the organisms that ...

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs. It’s caused by the bacterium M. tuberculosis. Without treatment, TB can cause several potentially life threatening ...

This means they are infected with TB germs, but they do not have active TB disease. They do not feel sick, do not have any symptoms, and cannot spread TB to others. Without treatment, 1 in 10 people ...

MADISON, Ala. (WAFF) - A case of tuberculosis (TB) was reported at Bob Jones High School, according to school officials. School officials said they were contacted by the Madison County Health ...

Mtb keeps itself protected in clusters called tubercles (hence the name of the disease) surrounded by lipids ... open through which to chase out the TB menace. For these possibilities to actually ...