Keuhkotuberkuloosi
Keuhkotuberkuloosi, often referred to simply as tuberculosis or TB, is an infectious disease primarily affecting the lungs. It is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The disease is typically spread through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks, releasing infectious droplets that can be inhaled by others.
Symptoms of active pulmonary tuberculosis can include a persistent cough, sometimes producing bloody sputum, chest pain,
Diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis involves a combination of methods, including chest X-rays, sputum tests to identify