A past history of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a risk factor for long-term respiratory
impairment. Post-TB lung dysfunction often goes unrecognised, despite its relatively high …

The major innate immune cell types involved in tuberculosis (TB) infection are
macrophages, dendritic cells (DCs), neutrophils and natural killer (NK) cells. These immune …

Tuberculosis, an ancient disease of mankind, remains one of the major infectious causes of
human death. We examine newly discovered facets of tuberculosis pathogenesis and …

The granuloma, which is a compact aggregate of immune cells, is the hallmark structure of
tuberculosis. It is historically regarded as a host-protective structure that'walls off'the infecting …

Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the greatest threats to human health. The causative
bacterium, Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), is acquired by the respiratory route. It is …

Tuberculosis continues to be a major threat to global health. Cavitation is a dangerous
consequence of pulmonary tuberculosis associated with poor outcomes, treatment relapse …

Granulomas, organized aggregates of immune cells, are a hallmark of tuberculosis and
have traditionally been thought to restrict mycobacterial growth. However, analysis of …

Arid regions (or drylands) cover about 45% of Earth's land surface; in most classifications of
ecosystem types, they constitute the largest biome on the planet. Yet the global change …

Tuberculosis (TB), a chronic infectious disease of global importance, is facing the
emergence of drug-resistant strains with few new drugs to treat the infection. Pulmonary …

Granulomas, organized aggregates of immune cells, are a defining feature of tuberculosis
(TB). Granuloma formation is implicated in the pathogenesis of a variety of inflammatory …