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.

Common symptoms of active tuberculosis disease include cough, chest pain, and coughing up blood.

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 …

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 …

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

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.

May 22, 2026 · Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. In most forms of the disease, the bacillus spreads slowly and widely in the lungs, causing the formation of …