Tb-(10190934-public).7z (EXTENDED — 2027)

: Active TB is treated with a specific regimen of antibiotics over several months. Failure to complete the treatment can lead to multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) , which is much harder to treat.

: Common diagnostic tools include the Mantoux tuberculin skin test (TST) , developed in 1909, and more modern blood tests like the Interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) . TB-(10190934-Public).7z

: The bacteria remain "dormant" in the body. The person has no symptoms and cannot spread the disease to others. : Active TB is treated with a specific

Public health surveillance data for a specific region or timeframe. : The bacteria remain "dormant" in the body

Tuberculosis is a contagious bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis . Although it primarily attacks the , it can spread to other parts of the body, such as the brain, spine, and kidneys. It remains one of the world's leading infectious killers, causing approximately 1.5 million deaths annually. Key Concepts in TB Research Latent vs. Active Infection :

: TB is airborne . It spreads when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks, releasing tiny droplets that others breathe in. It is not spread by shaking hands or sharing food.