Distribuição do imunizante diminuiu e uso racional foi recomendado aos estados pela pasta em ofício enviado no fim do mês de abril

Consórcio de cientistas descobre 20 genes que tornam a tuberculose resistente aos antibióticos

O mundo pode ter outra ferramenta para combater os efeitos do vírus Covid-19.

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Crianças africanas que participaram do estudo desenvolveram defesa contra infecções respiratórias e até generalizadas além da tuberculose

Diversos estados brasileiros relatam receber menos de 50% da quantidade de doses necessárias; país registra a pior cobertura com o imunizante, abaixo de 60% do público-alvo

Tuberculosis (TB) is a communicable disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) and is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Successful treatment requires strict adherence to drug regimens for prolonged periods of time. Long-acting (LA) delivery systems have the potential to improve adherence. Here, we show the development of LA injectable drug formulations of the anti-TB drug […]

BCG vaccines are given to more than 100 million children every year, but there is considerable debate regarding the effectiveness of BCG vaccination in preventing tuberculosis and death, particularly among older children and adults. We therefore aimed to investigate the age-specific impact of infant BCG vaccination on tuberculosis (pulmonary and extrapulmonary) development and mortality.

Amid debate on the effectiveness of the tuberculosis vaccine, a new study suggests that the vaccine is protective against TB in children under 5, but adolescents and adults in high-burden countries may need additional protection to maintain immunity.

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Daniela Cedroni e Israel Gumiero mostram o certificado da Secretaria Estadual de Saúde