TB: A Silent Killer That Can Be Prevented | World TB Day

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that affects millions of people worldwide. According to the WHO, TB is one of the top 10 causes of death globally.

 

Know TB

Tuberculosis, commonly known as TB, is an infectious disease that affects millions of people worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), TB is one of the top 10 causes of death globally, and in 2020, there were an estimated 10 million cases of TB reported worldwide.

TB is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which primarily affects the lungs. TB spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes in the open.

Although with early detection and appropriate treatment, It is very easily curable. Let’s know more about this in detail.

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