Tuberculosis is a major cause of death around the world, with most of the 1.5 million deaths per year attributable to the disease occurring in developing countries. This disease is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis , an acid-fast bacillus that is transmitted primarily via the respiratory route.
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