Novel drug may offer treatment for tuberculosis
The findings showed that the compound does not kill the bacteria directly, but results in a significant reduction in the bacterial burden.
Sep 11, 2018, 17:26 PM IST
Alcohol may increase death risk in young tuberculosis patient
Chronic alcohol consumption modulates a host of immune defense mechanisms increasing susceptibility to infections with various pathogens such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), the TB-causing bacterium.
Aug 03, 2018, 17:07 PM IST
Novel mechanism may help treat tuberculosis
Using a genetic screen, Brian VanderVen, Assistant Professor at the Cornell University in the US and colleagues studied genes involved in cholesterol metabolism.
Jul 08, 2017, 13:42 PM IST
Revealed - Why HIV infection increases risk for tuberculosis!
Tuberculosis is a potentially serious infectious disease caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Oct 19, 2016, 12:59 PM IST
