Review Introduction. Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major challenge to global health. [] There were an estimated 8.8 million incident cases in 2010 and, of 1.45 million TB deaths, 0.35 million were ...

Early diagnosis of tuberculosis is a ray of hope for patients. It transforms a potentially devastating journey into a manageable path, saving lives and protecting communities from this fatal disease.

Accurate TB diagnosis requires a combination of tests like TST, IGRAs, sputum smear, culture, chest X-ray, NAATs, and histopathology. Healthcare provi ...

Untreated HIV infection increases the risk of tuberculosis. Diagnosis and treatment are challenging, and access to preventive therapy is limited. This review addresses recent research and internati ...