World Tuberculosis Day

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB can affect any part of the body, but it most commonly attacks the lungs. TB spreads through the air when a person with active TB disease coughs, sneezes, speaks, or sings. It is important to take steps to prevent the spread of TB and protect yourself and others from infection. In this article, we will discuss some preventive measures you can take to reduce the risk of contracting TB.