An Overview on Tuberculosis

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This paper contains in-depth research and and statistical information on, tuberculosis (TB), a disease caused by bacteria that can attack any part of the body but usually centers on the lungs. It is estimated that approximately 1/3 of the global population is infected with TB and that 7 to 8 million new cases are diagnosed each year. The writer details the symptoms of the disease and how it is spread. This paper also focuses on the current treatments available as well as the problem of drug resistant TB which is now increasing in prevalence in the U.S. and internationally.

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"In many countries infants and small children now receive a vaccine for TB known as BCG. It is not widely used in the U.S., but in countries where TB is common. However, BCG does not always protect people from TB. So, when taking a skin test, people who have been vaccinated with BCG may have a positive reaction. This may not mean the person has the disease. It could be due to the vaccination."

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