WHO Pushes Shorter, Long-Acting TB Treatment Options
The WHO has released target profiles for long-acting injectable treatments for tuberculosis. The aim is a TB treatment that could take four months with three or fewer injections.
Context
Context: Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection of the lungs that usually needs months of daily tablets, and missed doses can lead to drug resistance. Long-acting injections could make treatment easier to finish, which matters in India, where TB cases are high.
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