About Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. It can affect any part of the body but usually infects the lungs. Tuberculosis is spread through airborne droplets expelled when an infected individual sneezes, talks, or coughs. However, prolonged exposure to the infected individual must occur before an infection is likely to develop.
The body may harbour the bacteria while the immune system prevents sickness. As a result, there are two forms of Tuberculosis: latent tuberculosis and active tuberculosis.
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