More than 10 million people are sickened by tuberculosis (TB) globally each year, resulting in 1.5 million deaths. Yet, as many as two billion people are infected with Mycobaterium tuberculosis, the ...

Genitourinary tuberculosis (GUTB) is a type of tuberculosis that affects the urinary system, genital organs, or both. It can lead to symptoms such as pain, blood in urine, or increased urinary ...

Tuberculosis (TB) in the throat is a rare type of TB that affects the larynx. It’s often misdiagnosed but has symptoms such as hoarseness and painful swallowing. If treated promptly, it can be fully ...

Ocular tuberculosis is a rare eye infection due to the same bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB) in your lungs. Symptoms are similar to other eye infections. It’s curable, and getting treatment can ...

Prevention of drug-resistant tuberculosis is a global health priority. However, trials evaluating the effectiveness of treating Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection among contacts of persons with drug ...