How many global cases of TB are reported annually?

Globally, tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death by an infectious disease. In 2018, an estimated 10 million incident TB cases and 1.5 million TB deaths occurred, reductions of 2% and 5%, respectively, from 2017.

When was the first TB outbreak?

TB has been part of the human experience for a long time. The earliest written mentions of TB were in India (3,300 years ago) and China (2,300 years ago). Throughout the 1600-1800s in Europe, TB caused 25% of all deaths.

Who is GTB?

The Global Tuberculosis Programme of the World Health Organization (WHO/GTB) has the mandate to develop and disseminate evidence-based policy for tuberculosis prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care.

WHO TB report?

WHO estimates that 4.1 million people currently have TB but have not been diagnosed, marking an increase from 2.9 million in 2019. The global community is not on track to meet global TB targets for TB prevention and reduction.

What is TB death rate?

Key facts. A total of 1.5 million people died from TB in 2020 (including 214 000 people with HIV). Worldwide, TB is the 13th leading cause of death and the second leading infectious killer after COVID-19 (above HIV/AIDS). In 2020, an estimated 10 million people fell ill with tuberculosis (TB) worldwide.

How can I check my TB report?

Testing for TB

  1. Types of TB test. There are a range of tests to show if you have TB, such as a sputum test, a culture test and x-rays.
  2. Chest x-ray.
  3. Testing sputum.
  4. Biopsy.
  5. Culture test.
  6. Testing for latent TB.
  7. Testing before the BCG vaccination.

How do I check my TB report?

The Mantoux test is a widely used test for latent TB. It involves injecting a small amount of a substance called PPD tuberculin into the skin of your forearm. It’s also called the tuberculin skin test (TST).

Is tuberculosis related to Covid?

Our study revealed that tuberculosis was associated with a 2.10‐fold increased risk of severe COVID‐19 disease, although the statistical difference was not significant.