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📋Overview
Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious bacterial infection primarily caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It most commonly affects the lungs (pulmonary TB) but can involve other organs (extrapulmonary TB). TB is a major global health concern, especially in areas with limited healthcare resources. It spreads through airborne droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The term 'tuberculosis' remains the preferred and modern term for this condition.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0041296ICD-10-CM
A15-A19
MeSH
D014376
SNOMED CT (US)
56717001371569005373576009
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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