Internationally-recognized tuberculosis expert Philip Hopewell, MD, reflects on the impact of funding cuts on TB research and infections both in the U.S. and abroad. Eddie Qian, MD, hosts. Dr. Qian is also co-host of the ICU Ed and Todd-cast podcast.

06:47 Why Kansas?
09:13 How does TB infection rates compare to HIV globally?
14:48 What are new guidelines for TB treatment?

Resources:
Updates on Treatment for Drug-Susceptible and Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis:  An Official ATS/CDC/ERS/IDSA Clinical Practice Guideline https://www.atsjournals.org/doi/full/10.1164/rccm.202410-2096ST

Learn more: 
WHO Global TB Report
https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240101531#:~:text=Overview,years%20can%20be%20found%20here.

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