The objective of tuberculosis (TB) control is the elimination of TB by stopping the
transmission of the disease [1±3]. This is achieved through the rapid identification and …

Background The health impacts of pulmonary impairment after tuberculosis (TB) treatment
have not been included in assessments of TB burden. Therefore, previous global and …

Background Tuberculosis (TB) remains a public health threat with significant annual impacts
on morbidity and mortality. However, few studies have examined the impact of active and …

Background With effective treatment strategies, the focus of tuberculosis (TB) management
has shifted from the prevention of mortality to the avoidance of morbidity. As such, there …

BACKGROUND: Optimal drug dosing is important to ensure adequate response to
treatment, prevent development of drug resistance and reduce drug toxicity. The aim of …

SETTING: Tuberculosis treatment clinic in Papua, Indonesia. OBJECTIVE: To document the
impact of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) on lung function, exercise tolerance and quality of …

Introduction Tuberculosis remains a major public health problem worldwide. In recent years,
increasing efforts have been dedicated to assessing the health-related quality of life …

The International Standards for Tuberculosis Care define the essential level of care for
managing patients who have or are presumed to have tuberculosis, or are at increased risk …

Consensus-based recommendations have been developed by a Working Group of the
World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Union Against Tuberculosis and …

Background: Pulmonary rehabilitation is recognized as a core component of the
management of individuals with chronic respiratory disease. Since the 2006 American …