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Tuberculosis, more commonly referred to as TB, is an infectious disease stemming from Mycobacterium tuberculosis. While it primarily impacts the lungs, TB can also affect other body areas. Given its severity and global impact, timely and accurate diagnosis is crucial for controlling its spread and improving patient outcomes.
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Jennifer Ho¹, Guy B Marks¹

¹Woolcock Institute of Medical Research and Centre for Research Excellence in Tuberculosis (TB-CRE), University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2037, Australia; South Western Sydney Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.

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|December 22, 2016

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