tuberculosis

Tom Jones recalls childhood battle with tuberculosis during One World: Together At Home broadcast

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Sir Tom Jones, 79, recalls childhood battle with tuberculosis that saw him isolate for two years as he urges fans to ‘stay home to help the NHS’ during One World: Together At Home broadcast By Katie Storey For Mailonline Published: 21:28 BST, 19 April 2020 | Updated: 22:16 BST, 19 April 2020 Sir Tom Jones … Read more

Tuberculosis vaccine could be used to prevent the spread of coronavirus

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What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more

The facemask that can spot tuberculosis: Gadget being tested by the NHS

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A facemask being tested by the NHS can diagnose tuberculosis early. The gadget, designed with the help of British scientists, can detect disease bacteria expelled by a suspected patient’s mouth after they wear it for just half an hour. Researchers say the ‘world-changing’ technology could save millions of lives a year by giving a rapid … Read more