Tuberculosis information on the web

Abstract

After years of decline, tuberculosis has reemerged as a serious public health problem worldwide. Factors contributing to this resurgence include the HIV epidemic and immigration of people from countries with a high incidence of tuberculosis. In 1993, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared it to be a ‘global emergency’ and according to a recent WHO report, there were 7.96 million new cases in 1996, with two million deaths. Comprehensive up-to-date information is available via the Internet, which has emerged as an essential tool for information on a wide variety of subjects including tuberculosis. However, looking for the right information on tuberculosis can be laborious, especially with the enormous number of tuberculosis websites established. It is always helpful to know which ones to visit to avoid wasting valuable time. This article provides readers with a list of websites that provide information on tuberculosis. All sites quoted here have been tested and proven to be valuable and informative for both the public and scientific community alike.