What is tuberculosis
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Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious infectious disease primarily caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It mainly affects the lungs, but can also impact other parts of the body, such as the kidneys, spine, and brain. TB is spread through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks.
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