FAQ

What is Tuberculosis?

Tuberculosis (TB) is a communicable disease caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. The bacterium usually attacks the lungs (pulmonary TB) but can attack almost any part of the body (extra-pulmonary TB) such as bones, joints, nervous system, and urinary track. TB was once known as the “White-plaque” and historically was the leading cause of death in the United States.