Tuberculosis (/ tjuːˌbɜːrkjuːˈloʊsɪs / tew-BUR-kew-LOH-siss, also / ˌtjuːbər -/ TEW-bər-; TB), also known colloquially as the " white death ", or historically as consumption, [3] is a contagious disease usually …

Apr 24, 2025 · Tuberculosis, also called TB, is a serious illness that mainly affects the lungs. The germs that cause tuberculosis are a type of bacteria. Tuberculosis can spread when a person with the …

Mar 24, 2026 · WHO fact sheet on tuberculosis (TB): includes key facts, definition, global impact, treatment, HIV and TB, multidrug-resistant TB and WHO response.

The tuberculosis (TB) blood test and the TB skin test are the two types of tests for TB infection.

Feb 17, 2025 · Tuberculosis, or TB, is a bacterial infection that often affects your lungs. Medication can treat it.

Jan 17, 2025 · Tuberculosis (TB) germs spread through the air from one person to another. TB germs can get into the air when someone with active TB disease coughs, speaks, or sings. People nearby …

NHS information about tuberculosis (TB), including symptoms, when to get medical help, treatments and causes.

Apr 10, 2026 · What is it? The bacterium that usually causes tuberculosis in humans is Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Many millions of people worldwide are infected with tuberculosis. However, most …

Aug 16, 2025 · Tuberculosis is a serious infectious disease that affects the lungs. Learn about its causes, symptoms, and treatment options in this comprehensive guide.

Nov 13, 2025 · Tuberculosis is mostly curable but without proper treatment, about two thirds of people who get TB will die. Since 2000, about 83 million lives have been saved through effective diagnosis …