In managing the complication of tuberculosis (TB), the phenomenon of a paradoxical reaction must be considered when there are ...

Tuberculous peritonitis is a bacterial infection that affects the peritoneum. It commonly causes abdominal pain and fever, but symptoms may also include weight loss, tiredness, and a loss of appetite.

While tuberculosis spread is not significant nationally, lack of awareness of the latent form of the condition raises legitimate concerns for potential future infections.

Sepsis is a leading global cause of hospital deaths, occurring when the body’s response to infection damages tissue and causes organs to fail. Africa bears the world’s highest burden of sepsis, with ...

Tuberculosis (TB) is a major unrecognized cause of deadly sepsis among people with HIV in Africa, a sweeping new study reveals. Beginning treatment for TB immediately – even before sepsis patients are ...

Tuberculosis (TB) can transmit via the air, and the risk of infection depends on several factors. These can include the duration of exposure, proximity to a person with the infection, and immune ...

Without a correct diagnosis and treatment, tuberculosis can sometimes be a serious, potentially life threatening infection. However, with the right steps, it is curable. Tuberculosis (TB) is a ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a tuberculosis infection-control program should consist of administrative controls, environmental controls and a respiratory-protection ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about health and U.K. health policy. Although it's often thought of as a disease of the past, tuberculosis is still found ...

Sepsis is a leading global cause of hospital deaths, occurring when the body's response to infection damages tissue and causes organs to fail. Africa bears the world's highest burden of sepsis, with ...