👉 Epituberculosis is a type of tuberculosis (TB) that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the lungs instead of the bacteria. This can lead to severe lung damage and sometimes death. TB is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which is transmitted through close contact with an infected person or animal, such as coughing, sneezing, or touching contaminated surfaces. Treatment for epituberculosis usually includes antibiotics, but it can be difficult to completely eradicate the infection without further
