Infection with HIV-1 greatly increases the risk of active tuberculosis (TB). Although
hypotheses suggest HIV-1 disrupts Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) granuloma function …

Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Although
primarily a disease of the respiratory system it may be found in any organ or tissue. Global …

Objectives Tuberculosis remains a global emergency. In Zambia only 55% of tuberculosis
cases are diagnosed. We performed a study to determine incidental cases of tuberculosis …

Tuberculosis (TB) today remains one of the world's most lethal infectious diseases. Despite
the availability of effective treatment for most cases, tuberculosis is still a cause of death in …

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) that
is most often transmitted by the inhalation of bacteria-containing aerosols. While there has …

A retrospective review of cases of tuberculosis examined by our Autopsy Division was
undertaken to determine the most common associated co-morbidities. Forty-six cases of …

Unexpected active tuberculosis (TB) at autopsy represents a serious transmissible health
risk to mortuary and laboratory staff. Post Mortem CT (PMCT) is widely accepted as a …

Results: The prevalence of tuberculosis was 2.4%(n= 9), among which 2.1% of cases were
positive for only pulmonary tuberculosis (n= 8), and 0.3% of cases had both pulmonary and …

A 29-year-old African immigrant to Australia was found dead in bed. She had no known
medical history, except for recent weight loss and hip/leg pain. Autopsy examination …

Abstract Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) is an acute zoonotic infection caused
by the CCHF virus. The viruses' activity peaks during April and May with a mortality rate of 3 …