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An Herb That Enhances TB Treatment

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Artemisinin, a compound derived from wormwood, has been investigated for its potential role in addressing drug-resistant bacterial dormancy. According to Robert Abramovitch, a microbiologist at Michigan State University, dormant bacteria become highly tolerant to antibiotics, and blocking dormancy mechanisms may increase their sensitivity to existing pharmaceutical therapies and potentially shorten treatment courses.