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What is the medical definition of tb?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Tuberculosis: Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease that is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It often infects the lung and can be fatal.

Answered 5/11/2017

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