A*STAR press release
Even after completing treatment for TB, some patients may remain vulnerable to further lung infections. Scientists have uncovered how structures formed in the lungs during TB infection, known as tuberculous granulomas, can create conditions that allow secondary lung infections to take hold.
Published in Nature Communications, the study challenges the common assumption that successful TB treatment marks the end of long-term health risk. The findings provide new insight into why some individuals remain susceptible to further lung infections following TB, underscoring the importance of long-term lung health and appropriate follow-up care after treatment.
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Source : EurekAlert!
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