Tuberculosis is an infectious disease primarily caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It primarily affects the lungs but can also affect other organs in the body. TB spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes, making it highly contagious.
TB vaccines play a crucial role in the global effort to eradicate the disease. They work by stimulating the immune system to recognize and fight the TB bacteria, reducing the risk of infection and disease progression.
