- Tuberculosis - Wikipedia
Tuberculosis (TB), also known colloquially as the " white death ", or historically as consumption, [3] is a contagious disease usually caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) bacteria [4] Tuberculosis generally affects the lungs, but it can also affect other parts of the body [1]
- Tuberculosis - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Tuberculosis, also called TB, is a serious illness that mainly affects the lungs The germs that cause tuberculosis are a type of bacteria Tuberculosis can spread when a person with the illness coughs, sneezes or sings This can put tiny droplets with the germs into the air
- Tuberculosis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Prevention
Tuberculosis (TB) is an illness caused by a bacterial infection It commonly affects your lungs, but it can also affect other areas of your body like your spine, brain or kidneys
- Tuberculosis: Causes and How It Spreads | Tuberculosis (TB) | CDC
Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacterium (or germ) called Mycobacterium tuberculosis When a person breathes in TB germs, the germs can settle in the lungs and begin to grow
- Tuberculosis - World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO fact sheet on tuberculosis (TB): includes key facts, definition, global impact, treatment, HIV and TB, multidrug-resistant TB and WHO response
- Understanding Tuberculosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options - WebMD
What Is Tuberculosis? Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious infection that usually attacks your lungs It can also spread to other parts of your body, like your brain and spine
- Tuberculosis Overview - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
TB, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), is a preventable disease The World Health Organization has ambitiously established a goal of a 90% reduction in incidence between 2015 and 2035
- Tuberculosis: Symptoms and Causes - Healthline
Tuberculosis (TB), a highly infectious disease, primarily affects the lungs Learn more about risk factors, symptoms, prevention, and treatment
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