Global TB remains leading infectious disease killer, especially deadly for persons with HIV

An epidemiological report describes the global status of tuberculosis (TB), with specific attention to persons living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. The report does not detail a specific study design, sample size, or follow-up period, but presents a worldwide assessment of TB epidemiology and progress toward global targets.

The main findings indicate TB is the leading cause of death from a single infectious disease worldwide. For persons living with HIV, TB is described as especially deadly. The report notes recent trends point to modest progress toward global TB targets. No specific effect sizes, absolute numbers, or statistical measures are reported for these outcomes.

No safety or tolerability data are reported. The report's key limitation is the lack of detailed methodological information, including sample size, specific data sources, and statistical analyses. The practice relevance is framed as a call for more focus and commitment to find, cure, and prevent TB globally, particularly in vulnerable populations like those with HIV.