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 …

Background A substantial proportion of tuberculosis patients remain with pulmonary
symptoms and reduced physical capacity despite successful treatment. We performed a …

Tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment currently revolves around clinical features and
microbiology. The disease however adversely affects patients' psychological, economic, and …

Tuberculosis (TB), caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is the leading
cause of mortality worldwide due to a single infectious agent. The pathogen spreads …

Protective immunity to Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb)—the causative agent of
tuberculosis (TB)—is not fully understood but involves immune responses within the …

Background The sustainable development goals aim to improve health for all by 2030. They
incorporate ambitious goals regarding tuberculosis (TB), which may be a significant cause of …

Background The grading of radiological severity in clinical trials in tuberculosis (TB) remains
unstandardised. The aim of this study was to generate and validate a numerical score for …

Background Emerging evidence suggests that after completion of treatment for tuberculosis
(TB) a significant proportion of patients experience sequelae. However, there is limited …

Tuberculosis (TB) is a leading cause of global morbidity, yet there is limited information
regarding its impact on quality of life and health status. This is surprising given the …

In today's globalized world, rapid urbanization, mechanization of the rural economy, and the
activities of trans-national food, drink and tobacco corporations are associated with …