Understanding pulmonary tuberculosis (TB): TB symptoms, prevention, and the difference between latent and active TB

Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious, airborne infection that primarily targets the lungs, but can spread to other organs if left unchecked. According to the World Health Organization, TB is still one of the leading causes of death from infectious diseases worldwide, killing 1.5 million out of the 10 million people diagnosed with the disease within the … Continue reading Understanding pulmonary tuberculosis (TB): TB symptoms, prevention, and the difference between latent and active TB