Diagnosing tuberculosis is difficult in people who struggle to cough up sputum samples – a particular problem in children and people living with HIV. One promising alternative is to test stool. Tiyese Jeranji unpacks the latest developments in this area.
A 4-month regimen of antibiotics rivaled the current 6-month course in a trial of mild disease, say researchers, who predicted that faster treatment would save money and reduce the burden on families.