Causes of Tuberculosis, a disease that everyone is familiar with

Causes of Tuberculosis, a disease that everyone is familiar with

Tuberculosis is a contagious disease caused by bacteria, which can be transmitted through the air by breathing, sneezing or coughing. People who have latent tuberculosis often do not show symptoms.

Causes of the disease

- Being in close contact with people who have pulmonary tuberculosis

- Living in an environment with poor air quality

- Having a weak immune system, such as people with HIV/AIDS

- Smoking

- Children or the elderly are at higher risk than other age groups.