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TB in immunosuppressed patients
Join Prof. Paul Elkington at the summit as he describes the evidence that cancer immunotherapies can increase tuberculosis reactivation.
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TB and HIV
TB infection testing and treatment are recommended for HIV patients. Join Prof. Robert Wilkinson as he recommends approaches for addressing the co-occurrence of TB and HIV.
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Global TB update
Each year, TB claims 1.5 million lives. At the summit, Dr. Dadu will discuss WHO’s guidelines and recourses to ensure TB prevention and care.
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Test and treat TB
TB disease is preventable and curable. Watch three TB case studies presented by Infectious Disease and Respiratory consultants highlighting the underlying strategies crucial to this aspect.
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TB in children
Over 1.1 million children fall ill with TB every year. Dr. Nakahashi (Japan), Dr. Martinez (USA) and Dr. Seddon (England) will discuss the latest in pediatric TB at the summit.
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TB among healthcare workers
The WHO recommends considering systematic TB infection testing of healthcare workers in countries with both high and low TB prevalence.
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TB and diabetes
The risk of TB disease is significantly elevated in people with diabetes, about 2–3 times higher. At the summit, Prof. Kang Young Ae will talk about this risk in Korea.
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TB in congregate settings
The USPSTF recommends the screening of all persons entering congregate settings for TB infection.
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TB contact tracing
The management of TB contacts is a crucial TB control strategy. Join Prof. Sutherland, Head of the TB Case-Contact Platform, as she discusses the biomarkers for TB infection and treatment response.
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TB and migrants
Migrants suffer disproportionately from TB. Watch Dr. Oladele (USA), Dr. Scandurra (Australia) and other experts share insights into TB and forced displacement at the summit.
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Wish to learn more about TB?
Join TB experts at this year’s Global TB Summit and earn CPD and CME credits.