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Tuberculosis / Pulmonary Tuberculosis / Lung Tuberculosis / TB

Tuberculosis (TB) is a common infectious and often deadly disease caused by the bacteria mycobacterium tuberculosis. When it attacks the lungs, it is called pulmonary or lung tuberculosis.

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India Tops Global Tuberculosis Burden
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New Nasal Spray Could Breakthrough in Treating Brain Tuberculosis
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