Tuberculosis Prophylaxis
Tuberculosis (TB) prophylaxis represents a critical component of global TB control strategies. It involves targeted interventions to prevent latent TB infection (LTBI) from progressing to…
Tuberculosis Meningitis Treatment Adjuncts
Tuberculosis meningitis (TBM) is the most severe manifestation of extrapulmonary tuberculosis, with high mortality and neurological morbidity. While standard antitubercular therapy (ATT) forms the cornerstone…
Tuberculosis Meningitis
Tuberculosis meningitis (TBM), also known as tuberculous meningitis, is the most severe form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis, involving inflammation of the meninges due to Mycobacterium tuberculosis.…
Tropical Sprue
Tropical sprue is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder primarily affecting individuals residing in or traveling to tropical regions. It is characterized by malabsorption of nutrients due…
Trimetrexate Toxicity
Trimetrexate, a potent dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) inhibitor, is an antimetabolite chemotherapeutic agent primarily used in the treatment of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) in immunocompromised patients,…
Trimethoprim Toxicity
Trimethoprim, often combined with sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX), is a widely prescribed antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including urinary tract infections, respiratory infections,…
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a chronic pain disorder characterized by sudden, severe, electric shock-like pain affecting the face. The pain typically follows the distribution of…
Tricyclic Antidepressant Overdose
Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) overdose represents a serious medical emergency due to its narrow therapeutic index and significant cardiotoxic and neurotoxic effects. Prompt recognition and evidence-based…
Trichuriasis
Trichuriasis, also known as whipworm infection, is a significant soil-transmitted helminthic disease caused by Trichuris trichiura. This parasitic nematode inhabits the human large intestine, particularly…
Trichostrongyliasis
Trichostrongyliasis is a zoonotic parasitic infection caused by nematodes of the genus Trichostrongylus, primarily affecting the gastrointestinal tract. This soil-transmitted helminthiasis is prevalent in regions…