Tuberculosis

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Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Active TB: infectious, systemic symptoms, cavitary lung disease. Latent TB: positive test, no symptoms. RIPE therapy for active disease.

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What is tuberculosis (TB)?Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial disease that usually attacks the lungs. But it can also attack other parts of the body, including the kidneys, spine, and brain.Not everyone infected with TB bacteria (germs) becomes sick. So, there are two types of TB conditions:Inactive (latent) TB infection, where the TB germs live in your body but don't make you sick.TB disease (active TB) where you get…

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An Adaptive Randomized Controlled Trial

NCT05633056

This is a prospective, adaptive, randomized controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of 4 intervention arms on a combined endpoint in adults with confirmed MDR-TB HIV initiating Bedaquiline-containing MDR-TB treatment regimens and on A…

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Pharmacokinetic Study to Evaluate Anti-mycobacterial Activity of TMC207 in Combination With Background Regimen (BR) of Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) Medications for Treatment of Children/Adolescents With Pulmonary MDR-TB

NCT02354014

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (explores what the body does to the drug), and anti-mycobacterial activity of bedaquiline (TMC207) in children and adolescents (0 months to less than \[\

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Novel Triple-dose Tuberculosis Retreatment Regimen

NCT04260477

To determine if a high-dose first-line regimen is non-inferior (non-inferiority margin 10%) in terms of safety to the same regimen at regular dosing, in previously treated patients with rifampicin-susceptible recurrent Tuberculosis (TB).

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Tuberculosis What is tuberculosis (TB)?Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial disease that usually attacks the lungs. But it can also attack other parts of the body, including the kidneys, spine, and brain.Not everyone infected with TB bacteria (germs) becomes sick. So, there are two types of TB conditions:Inactive (latent) TB infection, where the TB germs live in your body but don't make you sick.TB disease (active TB) where you get… Mycobacterial Infections Mycobacteria are a type of germ. There are many different kinds. The most common one causes tuberculosis. Another one causes leprosy. Still others cause infections that are called atypical mycobacterial infections. They aren't "typical" because they don't cause tuberculosis. But they can still harm people, especially people with other problems that affect their immunity, such as AIDS.Sometimes you can have these inf… Health Disparities Health disparities are health differences between different groups of people. These health differences may include:How many people get certain diseasesHow severe the diseases areHow many people have complications because of the diseasesHow many people die from a diseaseWhether people can get health careHow many people get screened for a diseaseThese groups of people may be based on:RaceEthnicityImmigrant statusDisab… Infections and Pregnancy How can infections affect your pregnancy?During pregnancy, some common infections such as the common cold or a skin infection do not usually cause serious problems. Some infections, such as the flu, can be more severe when you're pregnant. But other infections can be harmful to you, your fetus, or both.Certain infections during pregnancy may lead to or cause complications or health problems for your fetus, such as:P…