# tuberculosis

> infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis

**Wikidata**: [Q12204](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12204)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuberculosis)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/tuberculosis

## Summary

Tuberculosis is a medical condition caused by bacterial infection. It is classified as a notifiable disease[1].Healthcare providers must report cases of tuberculosis to public health authorities. This requirement aids in monitoring and controlling the spread of the infection.


## References

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25. [Source](http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs104/en/)
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33. NDF-RT
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35. [Inxight: Drugs Database](https://drugs.ncats.io/drug/YVU35998K5)
36. [Inxight: Drugs Database](https://drugs.ncats.io/drug/2KNI5N06TI)
37. [Inxight: Drugs Database](https://drugs.ncats.io/drug/95IK5KI84Z)
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