Tuberculosous

TUBERCULOSIS Tuberculosis also known as TB, has existed since at least 2000 BC. The term tuberculosis was first used in 1839, and it is derived from the Latin word tubercula. Tubercula means a small lump, referring to the small scars seen in the tissues of infected individuals. “This potentially serious infection spread mainly through the air from one person to another. TB usually infects the lungs, but can also cause symptoms that affect the whole body.” (Human …

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