Tuberculosis Articles A-Z
Tuberculosis history indicates that the disease may have existed as early as 4000 BC. This eMedTV segment explains the history of tuberculosis, including the first references to tuberculosis and the initial treatment methods for this disease.
Tuberculosis medications include antibiotics such as isoniazid, rifampin, and ethambutol. This eMedTV article explains these medications in detail and provides a list of their potential side effects (including orange urine and saliva).
Tuberculosis prevention focuses on keeping people with active tuberculosis away from others. This eMedTV article also discusses the other areas of focus, which include preventive treatment and heightened precautions in hospitals and clinics.
Tuberculosis research focuses on finding new treatments, vaccines, and diagnostic tools for tuberculosis. This eMedTV article discusses each of these areas of focus and explains how each will impact future tuberculosis treatment.