Measles, malnutrition boost tuberculosis in kids - Study reveals Lack of vaccination has historically resulted in millions of worldwide deaths due to diseases such as measles, tuberculosis, poliomyelitis, diphtheria, tetanus, pneumonia, and diarrhea. Experts now emphasize that malnutrition and measles are significant risk factors for childhood tuberculosis. In this study, experts noted that while both children and adults face equal risk of TB infection when exposed to an infectious individual, children are substantially more vulnerable to TB disease. This increased risk is primarily attributed to malnutrition, measles, and steroid therapy. The study...