According to data from a recently published case study, treatment for latent or active tuberculosis of the spine can be surgical or drug-related, depending on the patient and his or her comorbidities.

Tuberculosis today remains among the top 15 killer diseases that claims 1.7 million people annually. More than 10 million new cases are registered every year. As per a World Health Organization report ...

A retrospective chart review at the major provincial public hospital serving patients with spinal injuries/pathology. A total of 525 medical records for the period March 2005 to April 2006 were ...

A tuberculosis outbreak that spanned seven states in 2023 has been tied to bone graft products from an infected donor — again. Two spinal surgery patients died from a tuberculosis infection, or TB, ...

Tuberculous spondylitis is a TB infection that affects the spine. It may cause back pain and, in severe cases, deformity or neurological issues. Tuberculous spondylitis is a tuberculosis (TB) ...

This World Spine Day 2025, let's tell you about spinal tuberculosis, also known as Pott's disease. While tuberculosis (TB) is mainly known for affecting the lungs, it can also spread to the spine. If ...

Spinal tuberculosis, or TB of the spine, is a critical medical condition that demands immediate attention. This infectious disease primarily affects the vertebrae, leading to severe complications if ...

Causes of spinal tuberculosis in teenagers: Doctors are reporting a rise in spinal deformities and nerve complications among young patients who are addicted to gaming or hooked to their devices (Image ...

U.S. health officials are racing to control an outbreak of tuberculosis linked to contaminated bone graft material that has killed one person and infected at least four others - the second outbreak of ...