Tuberculosis (TB), which is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), remains the
leading cause of death worldwide from a single infectious pathogen. Mtb is a paradigmatic …

Antibiotic treatment of tuberculosis takes≥ 6 months, putting a major burden on patients and
health systems in large parts of the world. Treatment beyond 2 months is needed to prevent …

Background Depression and anxiety are major psychological issues among patients with
tuberculosis (TB) owing to chronic and complex treatments, have been reported to be …

While early and precise diagnosis is the key to eliminating tuberculosis (TB), conventional
methods using culture conversion or sputum smear microscopy have failed to meet demand …

Background Female genital tuberculosis (FGTB), an important clinical sub‐type of extra‐
pulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) is responsible for about 10% cases of infertility in India. Both …

Upon the pathogen encounter, the host seeks to ensure an adequate inflammatory reaction
to combat infection but at the same time tries to prevent collateral damage, through several …

Several studies have documented the interaction between the immune and endocrine
systems as an effective defense strategy against tuberculosis, involving the production of …

It is estimated that one third of the world's population is infected with Mycobacterium
tuberculosis (Mtb). This astounding statistic, in combination with costly and lengthy treatment …

Tuberculosis disease continues to contribute to the mortality burden globally. Due to the
several shortcomings of the available diagnostic methods, tuberculosis disease continues to …

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is an androgen synthesized by the adrenal cortex, which
is an intermediary in the biosynthesis of sex hormones, such as testosterone and estradiol …