COVID-19 isn’t the only highly infectious disease on the rise. Tuberculosis (TB) has also seen an increase, with cases going
from 263,000 in 2020 to 311,000 in 2021, per the National TB Registry. Globally, the Philippines is the fourth largest contributor to TB cases.Gregorio P. Ocampo
Like most diseases, early detection and compliance with treatment ensure a complete recovery from TB. The MakatiMed health expert cites five fast facts on the infectious disease that has resulted in the death of millions. TB is caused by bacteria. “An airborne disease that spreads when an uninfected individual inhales the droplets of an infected person’s cough, sneeze, or saliva, TB is caused by the bacterium mycobacterium tuberculosis,” says Dr. Ocampo.
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