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Tuberculosis

Definition

(medical) A serious infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs, caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and often spread through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. Typically treated with antibiotics, and can be prevented with vaccination.

Example Sentences

1The World Health Organization has launched a global campaign to combat tuberculosis, particularly in low-income countries with limited access to healthcare.
2Researchers are working to develop more effective treatments for drug-resistant tuberculosis, which poses a significant threat to public health.
3In the 19th century, tuberculosis was a major public health concern in Europe and North America, and was often romanticized in literature as a disease of artists and intellectuals.
4The doctor suspected that her patient had contracted tuberculosis while working in a crowded, poorly ventilated factory, and ordered a series of tests to confirm the diagnosis.
5Despite advances in medical treatment, tuberculosis remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly among vulnerable populations such as the elderly and those with compromised immune systems.

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