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02/20/24 Public Health Education Topic: Tuberculosis (TB)

Updated: Feb 22

Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but TB bacteria can attack any part of the body such as the kidney, spine, and brain. Not everyone infected with TB bacteria becomes sick. As a result, two TB-related conditions exist: latent TB infection (LTBI) and TB disease. If not treated properly, TB disease can be fatal.


To learn more visit: Basic TB Facts | TB | CDC


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