Men's higher TB burden may stem from greater exposure, not disease progression

Men are more likely than women to catch tuberculosis (TB), finds a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers.

Men are more likely than women to catch tuberculosis (TB), finds a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers. Globally, men account for around two-thirds of people diagnosed with TB, but until now, the reasons for this disparity had remained unclear.