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tb lung latent :: Article Creator Tuberculosis Was Once A Disease In Decline, But A Resurgence In Cases Has Health Officials Puzzled An outbreak of tuberculosis, or TB – a lung disease that is often accompanied by a hacking cough – began in January 2024 in Kansas City, Kansas, and two nearby counties and continues as of early March 2025. To date, 147 people have been reportedly diagnosed with TB in the outbreak, with 67 becoming ill. The remaining 80 people diagnosed with TB in Kansas contracted the illness but showed no symptoms, which is called a latent infection. TB is the leading infectious cause of death around the world, outpaced only by COVID-19 during the first three years of the pandemic. The Conversation asked microbiologists Karen Dobos and Marcela Henao-Tamayo, both from Colorado State University, to explain why this ancient disease seems to be making a comeback. READ MORE: The day we discovered the cause of the 'white death...

bacterial vs viral infection contagious :: Article Creator "I Have A Bacterial Cold, Am I Contagious?" Know What A Doctor Has To Say A sore throat is a common sign of a respiratory infection. A runny, stuffy nose can also indicate a cold, which is usually caused by a virus. However, sometimes, throat pain or other related symptoms can also signal a bacterial infection. According to Dr Sunita Nagpal, General Physician and Gynaecologist, Salubritas Medical Center, South Delhi, while most colds are caused by viruses, some may be the result of bacterial infections. This is usually a secondary complication after a viral infection, the doctor adds. Dr Nagpal emphasises the importance of understanding the difference between a viral and a bacterial cold and shares that the treatment may differ. Some people also wonder whether a bacterial cold is also contagious like a viral infection. Here's everything you need to know about the same and w...

tuberculosis bacteria :: Article Creator Post-Treatment TB Relapse: Why It Happens And How To Stop It For Good Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that primarily targets the lungs. The majority of individuals heal fully after proper treatment. In some cases, tuberculosis may recur after treatment, referred to as recurrence. A relapse occurs when an infection, which was once believed to have been cured, reactivates. To learn more, we turn to Dr. Arun Chowdary Kotaru, who shares valuable insights on everything you need to know. Unless TB treatment is completed, usually six months or longer, Dr. Chowdary says, a few of the bacteria survive and re-establish themselves in the future, leading to a relapse. Individuals with compromised immunity, for example, individuals with diabetes or HIV are more at risk. Malnutrition and poor sleep also further compromise the body's resistance. Drug-resistant TB bacteria are able to endure treatment...

botulism how do you get it :: Article Creator Woman Gets Botulism, Becomes Paralyzed After Eating Pesto From A Farmer's Market: 'My Body Stopped Working' A Brazilian woman who ate expired pesto from a farmer's market ended up in the hospital for a year, fighting a botulism infection that left her temporarily paralyzed. Doralice Carneiro Sobreira Goes, 47, bought the pesto from a local farmer's market in Brazil in December 2021, but didn't eat it until the following month, according to Jam Press, The Independent reports. "The pesto didn't have an expiration date, [the shopkeeper] didn't give me storage instructions either but I was a frequent customer," Goes told the outlet. The pesto didn't appear spoiled — and was actually "delicious," she said — but she started feeling ill the next day. Jam Press/@doralice.Goes "My body didn't feel right, my breathing had gotten w...

lung nodule symptoms :: Article Creator Incidental Lung Nodule Detection May Help Save Lives, Study Finds The study authors say their findings argue for careful reading of CT scans done for other reasons that may reveal the presence of lung nodules. Imagine you're getting a chest scan for a potential heart problem, and instead of a heart issue, it reveals a small spot on your lungs. A recent study published in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology suggests that these unexpected findings could be a lifesaver, offering a rare opportunity to catch lung cancer early—when it's much easier to treat. Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, with most cases diagnosed at later, less treatable stages. Although low-dose computed tomography (CT) screening has proven effective in reducing mortality by detecting early-stage lung cancer, fewer than 5% of eligible individuals currently participate in screening prog...

valley fever lungs :: Article Creator You Need To Start Taking Airborne Fungal Outbreaks Seriously As our planet gets increasingly warmer, we're seeing in real-time the myriad of ways our climate is changing: unbearably hot summers, extreme cold snaps, and more dangerous natural disasters. And when our environment changes, so do we — especially in regards to our health. Valley fever, a fungal disease that invades our lungs, is one of these not-so-obvious public health concerns. The fungus, which is typically present in the western United States, is projected to spread to new frontiers across the country, my former colleague Keren Landman reported back in 2023. We knew then that climate change had played some kind of role. Now, more evidence is coming in about this looming public health threat. Last week, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published a brief aimed at practicing doctors that drove home just how neg...