Jan 17, 2025 · Causes Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacterium (or germ) called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. When a person breathes in TB germs, the germs can settle in the …

Apr 17, 2025 · 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 …

31 Module 1— Transmission and Pathogenesis of Tuberculosis Background In this module, you will learn about the history of tuberculosis (TB), how TB is spread from person to person …

Mar 25, 2024 · Contact your health care provider if you have been exposed to TB You may have been exposed to tuberculosis (TB) germs if you spent time near someone with active TB …

TB is spread through the air from person to person. Tiny particles containing M. tuberculosis (TB bacteria) may be expelled into the air when a person with infectious TB of the lungs, airway, or …

Latent TB infection (LTBI): The condition when a person is infected with M. tuberculosis, but does not have TB disease. There are two types of TB conditions: Latent TB Infection and TB …

Jan 6, 2025 · Clinical Overview of Tuberculosis Key points Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis). TB disease is one of the …

Nov 13, 2025 · Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) that most often affect the lungs. About one-quarter of the world's population has been infected with TB …

Dec 15, 2023 · For guidance on facility risk assessments and infection control practices please refer to the Guidelines for Preventing the Transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in …

Apr 17, 2025 · Clinical Overview of Tuberculosis Disease At a glance Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis). TB bacteria usually attack …