TB Matters More

Abstract

Tuberculosis (TB) is the second leading infectious cause of mortality worldwide and arguably the most important neglected topic in bioethics. This chapter:(1) explains the ethical importance of TB, (2) documents its neglect in bioethics discourse, (3) maps the terrain of ethical issues associated with TB, and (4) advocates a moderate pluralistic approach to ethical issues associated with TB.

Evaluation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis 16 and 71 Heat Shock Proteins in the Cerebrospinal Fluid of Tuberculous Meningitis Patients

“…Tuberculosis (TB) is still maintaining the great mortality and suffering, especially in poor and less-developed countries (Selgelid et al, 2008). Its association with the HIV/AIDS pandemic forms a more lethal combination.…”