Tuberculosis
Fact sheets, statistics and advice about tuberculosis.
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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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