Advances in the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis

The majority of tuberculosis (TB) cases are due to pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB). The main management approach is to eliminate the pathogen at its source. Thus, an understanding and good knowledge of PTB will be essential for controlling the spread and dissemination of TB. This article summarizes the up-todate research advances in chemotherapy, interventional therapy, surgical treatment, immunotherapy, and TCM therapy for PTB.