Recent Advances and Setbacks in Tuberculosis Diagnosis and Treatment: A Call to Action

The fight against tuberculosis has faced unprecedented challenges in recent years, particularly with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite key developments in diagnosis and treatment, the pandemic’s detrimental effects on tuberculosis control and the achievement of targets set by the End TB Strategy cannot be ignored.

This timely and important monograph provides a crucial update on the recent changes, developments, and setbacks in the field of tuberculosis. Written by authors from across the world, it covers critical topics such as:

• Diagnosis: The latest advancements in tuberculosis diagnosis, addressing the challenges and opportunities in this area.
• Advances in Treatment: Updates on innovative tuberculosis treatment options and their potential impact on patient outcomes.
• Prevention: Strategies and interventions aimed at preventing the spread of tuberculosis, with a focus on high-risk populations and contexts.
• Tuberculosis Control Challenges: In-depth analysis of the challenges faced in different populations and contexts, including vulnerable communities and low-resource settings.

This comprehensive monograph serves as a call to action, urging a re-commitment to the achievement of the End TB Strategy and Sustainable Development Goals. By exploring the complex interplay between recent developments and setbacks, it provides a critical roadmap for policymakers, healthcare professionals, and researchers working towards a tuberculosis-free world.

Publication Details:

• Publisher: European Respiratory Society
• Publication Date: September 1, 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9781849841696 (Print), 9781849841702 (Digital)