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Tuberculosis: Causes and How It Spreads | Tuberculosis (TB) | CDC Tuberculosis (TB) germs spread through the air from one person to another TB germs can get into the air when someone with active TB disease coughs, speaks, or sings People nearby may breathe in these germs and become infected People with inactive TB, also called latent TB infection, cannot spread TB germs to others
About Tuberculosis | Tuberculosis (TB) | CDC About Tuberculosis Key points Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis Two TB-related conditions exist: inactive TB and active TB disease Getting tested and treated for TB can protect yourself, your family and friends, and your community
Tuberculosis - World Health Organization (WHO) Tuberculosis (TB) is the world’s top infectious killer Nearly 4500 people lose their lives and 30 000 people fall ill with TB each day TB is contagious and airborne It is caused by bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) that most often affect the lungs TB is spread from person to person through the air When people with lung TB cough, sneeze or spit, they propel TB germs into the air A
Clinical Overview of Tuberculosis | Tuberculosis (TB) | CDC Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M tuberculosis) TB disease is one of the leading causes of death due to infectious disease in the world TB disease is preventable and curable
Provisional 2024 Tuberculosis Data, United States Provisional data TB trends Figure Tuberculosis cases and rates, by birth origin — United States, 2010–2024 After nearly three decades of consistent decline in TB in the United States, and a large decline in 2020, the TB case count and rate began increasing in 2021 Recovery from pandemic-related health care disruptions, increases in post-pandemic travel and migration, and outbreaks in
What You Need to Know About Tuberculosis Fact Sheet What You Need to Know About Tuberculosis provides basic information on the transmission, symptoms, testing, and treatment of tuberculosis (TB) The fact sheet is intended for a general public audience
Testing for Tuberculosis: Blood Test | Tuberculosis (TB) | CDC A tuberculosis (TB) blood test helps to find out if you have TB germs in your body A TB blood test requires only one visit with a health care provider A TB blood test is recommended for people who have received the TB vaccine
Tuberculosis - World Health Organization (WHO) Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) that most often affect the lungs Tuberculosis is curable and preventable TB is spread from person to person through the air When people with lung TB cough, sneeze or spit, they propel the TB germs into the air A person needs to inhale only a few of these germs to become
Preventing Tuberculosis | Tuberculosis (TB) | CDC People with inactive tuberculosis (TB), also called latent TB infection, can take treatment to prevent the development of active TB disease People with active TB disease of the lungs or throat may need to take steps to prevent spreading TB germs to others It is important for people to take all TB medicine exactly as prescribed Infection control plans can minimize the risk for exposure to
TB Programs | Tuberculosis (TB) | CDC TB Programs What to know State and local health departments have the primary responsibility for preventing and controlling tuberculosis (TB)