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Roughly a quarter of the world's population is estimated to be infected with TB bacteria.

Since 1882, TB has killed over 1 billion people—more than HIV, malaria, and plague combined.

Highest burdens are in South Asia, Southeast Asia, China, and sub-Saharan Africa. tb.mp4

TB is the leading cause of death for people with HIV.

Multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) is a significant health crisis, with only about 2 in 5 people with drug-resistant TB accessing proper treatment in 2024. Roughly a quarter of the world's population is

While many carry the bacteria, most have "latent" TB, meaning they are not sick and cannot spread it. Only 5–10% of those with latent TB develop the active disease.

For more in-depth information, you can explore the World Health Organization TB fact sheet or the CDC's TB information page . and duration? Recent advancements in vaccines or diagnostics? TB is the leading cause of death for people with HIV

Recent studies suggest a high number of TB cases may be incorrectly diagnosed, impacting treatment. Interesting Findings: