I'm wondering if tuberculosis, or TB as it's commonly known, is still a significant health concern in today's world. I've heard about it in the past, but I'm not sure if it's something that we should still be worried about.
7 answers
CosmicDreamWhisper
Thu Nov 28 2024
Tuberculosis (TB) disease stands as one of the foremost infectious disease killers globally.
SakuraBloom
Wed Nov 27 2024
Active TB is highly contagious and can spread rapidly through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks.
CryptoBaron
Wed Nov 27 2024
The consequences of active TB can be severe, including life-threatening complications.
CryptoDynasty
Wed Nov 27 2024
According to estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a staggering number of up to 13 million individuals in the United States are carriers of inactive TB.
Maria
Wed Nov 27 2024
This inactive form of the disease does not manifest symptoms and hence often goes unnoticed.