Tuberculosis

IN PHOTOS: 'Rise in TB cases in globally has become a matter of concern'

The increase in the number of tuberculosis (TB) cases in India and globally has become a matter of concern for health experts. According to doctors, Covid-19 infections lead to an increase in the incidence of TB. The temporary immunosuppressive effects of Covid-19, lung damage and the steroids used to treat the virus have lead to the reactivation of either previous infection or latent TB or the development of new TB (Pics/iStock)