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What is the colloquial term for tuberculosis?
The White Death
What is the causative agent of tuberculosis?
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
What type of TB has no symptoms and is known as latent tuberculosis?
Latent TB
What is the method of spread for tuberculosis from one person to the next?
Through the air when an infected person coughs, speaks, or sneezes
What is used for the diagnosis of latent TB?
Tuberculin skin test (TST) or blood tests
Test your knowledge about Tuberculosis (TB), its causes, symptoms, and impact. Learn about the history, colloquial names, and the infectious nature of this disease.
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