8^th European Congress on Infectious Diseases (CPD Accredited)

Tuberculosis, commonly abbreviated as TB, is an infectious bacterial disease that primarily affects the lungs. The bacteria that cause TB can spread easily from person to person when an infected individual coughs or sneezes. Most people infected with these bacteria do not show symptoms. When symptoms occur, they mainly include cough, weight loss, and fever. Individuals without symptoms typically do not require treatment, while those with active symptoms require a long-course treatment regimen with multiple antibiotics.