Scientists from UCT have contributed to an international study that shed new light on why humans and animals are so susceptible to contracting tuberculosis.

When you have a contagious disease like tuberculosis (TB), refusing treatment and refusing to isolate are not personal choices. Such choices affect not only you but also everyone around you, at least ...

People and animals are very susceptible to infections from Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), the bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB).. | Microbiology ...

A groundbreaking UCT study uncovers how tuberculosis exploits the immune system, revealing new avenues for combating this deadly infection.

Accurate detection is essential to prevent misdiagnosis and ensure the right treatment, particularly in cases involving drug-resistant TB or NTM infections. The Hi-PCR ® MTB/NTM Probe PCR Kit offers a ...

IISc said this discovery could help develop interventions that prevent tuberculosis bacteria from infecting their hosts.

The mycobacteria that typically cause lung tuberculosis (TB) can also cause gastrointestinal (GI) TB. This condition typically requires prompt treatment with anti-tuberculous drugs. GI TB can involve ...