Mycobacterium Tuberculosis

Mycobacterium tuberculosis is a species of bacteria that is responsible for the human disease tuberculosis (TB). It is an airborne and contagious disease that can spread from one person to the next, mainly through inhalation of the bacteria. Although TB is an ancient disease, it remains a major global health problem, with around 10 million new cases and 1.5 million deaths due to TB reported worldwide each year. Furthermore, the emergence of drug-resistant strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis is becoming a major threat to global public health. Treatment of TB requires a combination of different antibiotics, and it is important to diagnose and treat it early. Early detection and treatment of TB can reduce the mortality and morbidity associated with this disease and prevent its spread.