Even as the World Health Organization (WHO) continues its struggle in eradicating tuberculosis across the globe, a new report has revealed that more than two billion people are carrying the bacterium that causes the disease.
India has the largest number of registered TB cases followed closely by China. The Chinese government is battling hard against a number of drug-resistant forms of the disease which are far more expensive to treat.
Tuberculosis - Spread - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - FAQs
Tuberculosis, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, primarily affects the lung. It may spread to other organs.
Tuberculosis, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, primarily affects the lung. It may spread to other organs.
According to the report, more than 1.8 million people died due to the disease last year, making it the seventh highest cause of mortality in poor countries.
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