Tuberculosis
Fact sheets, statistics and advice about tuberculosis.
Tuberculosis is caused by the mycobacterium tuberculosis. The disease usually occurs in the lungs (pulmonary tuberculosis), but can affect all the organs in the body.
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List of countries with a high incidence of tuberculosis. People from these countries are required to undergo tests for tuberculosis.
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Specific groups in the population are at higher risk of TB infection and must undergo screening.
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