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Public health surveillance data for a specific region or timeframe.
Tuberculosis is a contagious bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis . Although it primarily attacks the , it can spread to other parts of the body, such as the brain, spine, and kidneys. It remains one of the world's leading infectious killers, causing approximately 1.5 million deaths annually. Key Concepts in TB Research Latent vs. Active Infection : TB-(10190934-Public).7z
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: The bacteria multiply, making the person sick. Symptoms include a persistent cough, chest pain, and coughing up blood. It remains one of the world's leading infectious
: Active TB is treated with a specific regimen of antibiotics over several months. Failure to complete the treatment can lead to multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) , which is much harder to treat.
