Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Agent Name
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Also M. bovis and M. africanum;
Category
Infectious Agents
Comments
Transmission is person-to-person, primarily from prolonged indoor, inhalation exposure. About 1/3 of the world's population is infected.
Biomedical References
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Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: