Taming tuberculosis: a challenge for science and society

Cell Host Microbe. 2009 Mar 19;5(3):220-4. doi: 10.1016/j.chom.2009.02.004.

Abstract

Despite scientific advances, we are losing ground against Mycobacterium tuberculosis, a pathogen with which a third of us share our lives. Challenges include fundamental biologic questions; hurdles for translational medicine; and societal deficits in resources, incentives, collaboration, and leadership. Fortunately, the crisis is inspiring scientific and organizational creativity.

Publication types

  • Historical Article
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antitubercular Agents / therapeutic use
  • Biomedical Research / trends*
  • Communicable Disease Control / methods
  • History, 19th Century
  • History, 20th Century
  • History, 21st Century
  • Humans
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis / drug effects
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis / immunology*
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis / physiology*
  • Tuberculosis / drug therapy
  • Tuberculosis / epidemiology*
  • Tuberculosis / history*
  • Tuberculosis / prevention & control
  • United States

Substances

  • Antitubercular Agents