Tuberculosis (TB): A Complete Guide
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TB is caused by *Mycobacterium tuberculosis*, primarily attacking the lungs.
- **Global Burden**:
- 10 million cases yearly (WHO, 2023).
- 1.5 million deaths in 2022 (including HIV+ individuals).
- **Historical Context**:
- Discovered by Robert Koch (1882).
- One of the oldest known diseases (evidence in Egyptian mummies).
Details
- Publication Date
- Apr 14, 2025
- Language
- English
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
- Contributors
- By (author): Marco Robin
Specifications
- Format
- EPUB