Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The most common site of extrapulmonary TB infection was the pleural cavity. Comorbidities associated with ...

More than half of tuberculosis cases in Morocco in 2025 were extrapulmonary, a figure well above global levels. Dr. Tayeb Hamdi explains what this form of tuberculosis is and outlines the possible ...

Tuberculosis is one of the world's leading infectious diseases. Infection with the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis primarily affects the lungs, but in up to 25 percent of all infected individuals ...

The prevalence of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) is on the rise in Ethiopia, necessitating effective management and preventive strategies. A crucial aspect of combating EPTB is the continuous ...

This is an adverse form of the disease which is prevalent especially in our immunocompromised patients from various causes. As the world marks tuberculosis (TB) day with the theme ‘Wanted: Leaders for ...

There is a lack of objective tools for monitoring treatment response in extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB). This study aimed to explore the utility of inflammatory biomarkers from the dry blood spots ...

Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of humanity’s oldest and most persistent health challenges. Despite significant medical advances, this infectious disease continues to affect millions globally, with ...

Morocco recorded 53% of new tuberculosis cases in extrapulmonary forms in 2025, according to the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, which marked World Tuberculosis Day on Tuesday. The ...