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Introduction ( Image Source: Google) Tuberculosis (TB) has long been a global health concern , with its impact spanning across centuries. However, recent advancements in medical research, particularly the introduction of a new classification framework by an international team, including researchers at UCL, have sparked optimism in the fight against this deadly infectious disease. The Traditional Binary Classification For years, TB has been classified in a binary manner, distinguishing between active and latent forms. However, this simplistic classification overlooks crucial nuances in the disease progression and fails to address the complexities involved. The Emergence of a New Framework Introducing the ICE-TB Framework The International Consensus for Early TB (ICE-TB) framework marks a significant departure from the traditional binary classification. Developed by 64 experts, this framework introduces four distinct disease states: clinical with symptoms, clinical without symptoms, subc...

Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious bacterial infection that predominantly affects the lungs but can potentially affect other organs. The bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis causes it, and it spreads through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. In this post, we will look at the various tuberculosis therapies available, as well as the skin and Montaux tests used for diagnosis and the TB vaccination for prophylaxis. Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious bacterial infection that predominantly affects the lungs but can potentially affect other organs. The bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis causes it, and it spreads through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. In this post, we will look at the various tuberculosis therapies available, as well as the skin and Montaux tests used for diagnosis and the TB vaccination for prophylaxis. (Tuberculosis public health campaign in Ireland, 1905) Understanding Tuberculosis What is Tuberculosis? Tubercu...