Tuberculous peritonitis is a bacterial infection that affects the peritoneum. It commonly causes abdominal pain and fever, but symptoms may also include weight loss, tiredness, and a loss of appetite.

Tuberculous peritonitis occurs when tuberculosis (TB) spreads to the protective lining of your abdomen. This can cause abdominal pain and swelling, but early antibiotic treatment can help. Tuberculous ...

Tuberculosis is usually treated with a 6-month rifampin-based regimen. Whether a strategy involving shorter initial treatment may lead to similar outcomes is unclear. In this adaptive, open-label, ...

Has the recent Tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas got you worried about catching TB? Learn about the top symptoms to look out for and explore some tips on how to stop the spread. Taylor Leamey wrote ...