29th October 2014
The goal of this page is to explain drug resistance in TB simply and clearly. First we should define tuberculosis. Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria that are spread from person to person through the air. TB generally affects the lungs, however it is important to note that TB can also affect other parts of the […]
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We have all seen typical pictures of people affected by TB: poor, emaciated, weak, and dying individuals. These photos show the brutal truth of the disease for many patients. But the fight against TB doesn’t always look like that. As we explain in our about section, the Human Spirit Project is a collection of individual stories showing everyday people fighting […]
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The Human Spirit Project is a collection of individual stories that show the various battles fought against the TB epidemic. The Human Spirit is a collaboration of researchers, patients, policymakers, and innovators seeking to change the way we perceive the TB epidemic. And although data are important, they miss the beating heart of what truly makes up […]
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Useful Resources on TB and Related Topics If needed, use links to expand accordion sections: Open INFORMATION | Open REPORTS | Open PARTNERS
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When someone gets exposed to TB, one of four possible outcomes can occur: The body kills and eradicates the bacteria and nothing ever happens The body cannot control the TB and the bacteria replicate and turn into a clinical case of TB (called active TB) The body “controls” the bacteria. Although TB is still in the […]
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HIV/AIDS Coinfection The risk of developing tuberculosis (TB) is estimated to be between 26 and 31 times greater in people living with HIV (PLHIV) than among those without HIV infection. In 2013 there were 9 million new cases of TB, of which 1.1 million were among people living with HIV. This is because HIV attacks the […]
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