What Are the Treatments for Mycobacterium Tuberculosis?
Tuberculosis is caused by the organism Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB can spread through microscopic droplets released in the air from an infected person. Tuberculosis is a disease that usually attacks the lungs, but it can also cause damage to other parts of your body via your bloodstream. According to the Mayo Clinic, TB is the cause of nearly 2 million deaths a year. It is important to treat TB, as the disease can be fatal if left untreated. TB can result in lung damage, joint destruction or meningitis (infection of your brain and nervous system).
