Combat tuberculosis (TB)
In order to assist the World Health Organisation’s (WHO’s) ‘End TB Strategy’ with the goal of reducing the global incidence of tuberculosis by 80% in 2030, detecting latent TB...
The Maldives – an end to TB within five years
To achieve the goal of making the Maldives TB-free by 2025, detecting cases of latent TB infection (LTBI) is crucial. From the Maldives, Dr Mohamed Ismail discusses the roll-out of...
Detect latent TB infection
Latent tuberculosis infection is present in over a quarter of the world’s population. Measures to detect it, therefore, could improve the quality of life for millions of people. Dr...
A more contemporary test for TB
Doctors have made huge strides in fighting tuberculosis, but challenges remain when it comes to testing methods. Practical Patient Care talks to Dr Martin Dedicoat, an expert on...
