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Spreads through the air when people with active lung TB cough, sneeze, or speak.

Multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) is a significant health crisis, with only about 2 in 5 people with drug-resistant TB accessing proper treatment in 2024.

Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world's deadliest infectious diseases, despite being preventable and curable. As of 2024–2026, it has regained its status as the top infectious killer worldwide, surpassing COVID-19. tb.mp4

Recent studies suggest a high number of TB cases may be incorrectly diagnosed, impacting treatment. Interesting Findings:

TB is the leading cause of death for people with HIV. Spreads through the air when people with active

Approximately 1.23 to 1.5 million people die from TB annually.

Since 1882, TB has killed over 1 billion people—more than HIV, malaria, and plague combined. As of 2024–2026, it has regained its status

While many carry the bacteria, most have "latent" TB, meaning they are not sick and cannot spread it. Only 5–10% of those with latent TB develop the active disease.