An M. tuberculosis cord growing intercellularly between alveolar epithelial cells. The debris of the original host cell that the cord grew out of is indicated with sparkles. Credit: V. Thacker (EPFL)
An M. tuberculosis cord growing intercellularly between alveolar epithelial cells. The debris of the original host cell that the cord grew out of is indicated with sparkles. Credit: V. Thacker (EPFL) - A groundbreaking study reveals how Mycobacterium tuberculosis forms resilient cords within host cells, opening the way for a deeper understanding and innovative treatment of tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is a lung disease caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacterium (Mtb). According , tuberculosis afflicts 10 million people globally and claims 1.5 million lives. It is the leading cause of death among HIV patients, and a major contributor to antimicrobial resistance. Astonishingly, a quarter of the global population is estimated to harbor Mtb but not develop the disease.
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