Tuberculosis Symptoms in the News

Dog, man bites among 10 top OPD cases at Korle Bu
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Human bites have been shown to transmit hepatitis B, hepatitis C, herpes simplex virus (HSV), syphilis, tuberculosis, actinomycosis, and tetanus. Evidence suggests that it is biologically possible to transmit the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV …
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TB 'lurking' in bone marrow cells
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SALLY SARA: Australia is one of the least-affected areas in the world, but tuberculosis strikes more than two billion people across the planet. Effective drugs have been … They don't have symptoms and don't know they have it. The active version …
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Four tuberculosis cases reported in region
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Tuberculosis seldom began with striking signs or symptoms, Mr Simmons said. It might progress for weeks or even months and there might be a steady loss of weight, an irritating hoarseness, poor appetite, indigestion, and a feeling of tiredness which …
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TB testing held at Grand Forks elementary school
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Results released Wednesday showed that 22 of 23 tests conducted Monday at the school were normal. Officials say one person had an abnormal result, but does not exhibit symptoms of active tuberculosis and has been referred to a doctor for further testing.
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Award-Winning Photos Highlight Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis, an ancient disease, kills 1.7 million people each year, almost all in the developing world. Health experts say the death toll is likely to grow because new drug-resistant strains have emerged. Leta Hong Fincher reports on tuberculosis and new photographs of its victims.To view more of Nachtwey’s photos and find out about the disease, visit www.xdrtb.org.

 

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