Definition
No contributors found.
Release Date: 2022-03-03
Tuberculosis is a contagious and potentially life-threatening infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Primarily affecting the lungs, known as pulmonary tuberculosis, tubeculosis can also spread to other parts of the body, leading to extrapulmonary tuberculosis. This versatile pathogen can lie dormant for years, presenting a significant public health challenge due to its complex [...]