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Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious bacterial infection that predominantly affects the lungs but can potentially affect other organs. The bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis causes it, and it spreads through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. In this post, we will look at the various tuberculosis therapies available, as well as the skin and Montaux tests used for diagnosis and the TB vaccination for prophylaxis. Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious bacterial infection that predominantly affects the lungs but can potentially affect other organs. The bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis causes it, and it spreads through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. In this post, we will look at the various tuberculosis therapies available, as well as the skin and Montaux tests used for diagnosis and the TB vaccination for prophylaxis. (Tuberculosis public health campaign in Ireland, 1905) Understanding Tuberculosis What is Tuberculosis? Tubercu...