Publications by authors named "Luciana Cesar de Cerqueira Leite"
Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death from infectious diseases globally, and the COVID-19 pandemic worsened TB detection and treatment efforts, reversing progress made prior to 2019.
- Despite these setbacks, research and development of new TB vaccines continue, aiming for affordable options to be available within the next five years for vulnerable populations.
- The discussion focuses on the main vaccines being developed against TB, including potential candidates from Brazil that are advancing towards widespread availability.
