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Treatment for Latent TB: Critical Steps Internists Often Miss

Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine
Pulmonology

by Nancy Ogbonna - December 9, 2025 09

Treatment for Latent TB: Critical Steps Internists Often Miss Check out our extensive video library (see channel for our latest videos) Introduction Latent tuberculosis infection remains a significant public health concern in the United States. Estimates suggest that up to 13 million individuals are

Is There a Tuberculosis Vaccine? New Research Brings Fresh Hope in 2025

Infectious Disease
Pulmonology

by Nancy Ogbonna - May 26, 2025May 26, 2025 0311

Is There a Tuberculosis Vaccine? New Research Brings Fresh Hope in 2025 Introduction Tuberculosis claims 1.6 million lives annually, yet the question remains: is there a tuberculosis vaccine that effectively protects adults? Despite the century-old Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccine’s availability, its limited efficacy in preventing adult pulmonary