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BCG - a partial solution

Article Abstract:

The BCG vaccine can only prevent active tuberculosis in those who have never acquired the bacteria, but one-third of the world's population has already been exposed to TB. The vaccine should be given at a young age.

Author: Dam, Gerard Ten
Publisher: World Health Organization
Publication Name: World Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0043-8502
Year: 1993
Usage, BCG vaccines, BCG

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The challenge is international

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Research on tuberculosis is needed because drug-resistant strains are spreading and HIV infections are also contributing to an increase in cases. Vaccines, diagnosis and new drug therapies are discussed.

Author: Porter, John, McAdam, Keith, Feachem, Richard
Publisher: World Health Organization
Publication Name: World Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0043-8502
Year: 1993

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WHO's role in tuberculosis research

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The WHO has a Tuberculosis Programme to push for new research on diagnosis and treatment of TB. Vaccines, drug-resistant strains, and funding for research are discussed.

Author: O'Brien, Richard J.
Publisher: World Health Organization
Publication Name: World Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0043-8502
Year: 1993
Social policy, World Health Organization

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Subjects list: Health aspects, Research, Cover Story, Tuberculosis, Tuberculosis vaccines
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