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Findings shows animal models show that a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved antibiotic regimen for multidrug-resistant (MDR) tuberculosis (TB) may not work for TB meningitis.
MBT Desk
3 min read
Tuberculosis, caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is a global public health threat. According to the WHO, it is one of the leading killers by a single infectious agent.
Antibiotics have been invaluable in the fight against bacterial infections, but bacteria are becoming more and more resistant to them
MBT Desk
3 min read
A new type of drug could provide a way to treat multidrug-resistant bacteria, according to a study published in Nature Communications.
BPaL’s 6-month regimen for drug-resistant TB to be launched nationwide in January after training sessions conclude. (Wikimedia Commons)
Ankur Deka
2 min read
Six-month regimen expected to improve treatment outcomes; training sessions underway for doctors across Indian states
India introduced the BPaLM regimen for MDR-TB, which includes Bedaquiline, Pretomanid, Linezolid, and (with or without) Moxifloxacin. It is a newer, shorter regimen, often completed in less than 6 months. ( Representational image : Unsplash )
Yash Kiran Kamble
3 min read
Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world's deadliest infectious diseases, particularly in developing regions
New training program aims to equip healthcare workers with skills to manage drug-resistant TB, offering hope through advanced treatment regimens.(Unsplash)
Ankur Deka
3 min read
Nationwide initiative aims to equip healthcare professionals with the skills to administer and manage cutting-edge treatment for multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis
In 2023, approximately 8.2 million people were newly diagnosed with TB (Representational Image: Unsplash)
MBT Desk
2 min read
The disturbing trend highlights the persistent challenges in eradicating TB, despite having the tools to prevent, detect, and treat it
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