by RxDx | Mar 19, 2018 | Blog, General practice, Pulmonology, Vaccines
Globally, about 1 million cases of pediatric tuberculosis are estimated to occur every year accounting for 10–15% of all tuberculosis (TB). The exact burden of childhood TB in India is unknown due to diagnostic difficulties but it is estimated to be 10% of the total...
by RxDx | Mar 23, 2015 | Blog, Educating the community, General practice, Pediatrics, Tuberculosis treatment
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious illness caused by the airborne bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Only two forms of TB i.e. TB in the lungs or throat (Pulmonary TB) are infectious. However, TB can also affect any other part of the body, including brain,...