👉 Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease that affects the lungs and can lead to serious health problems if left untreated. TB is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which spreads through the coughs, sputum, and other secretions of an infected person. The pathogen enters the bloodstream and travels throughout the body, where it attacks various organs, including the lungs.
TB can cause a variety of symptoms, including fever, chills, fatigue, weight loss, cough
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