Tuberculosis, a serious public health concern in India and globally, surpassed Covid-19 to emerge as the leading infectious disease killer in 2023. Mumbai doctors explain the causes, symptoms and effects of the deadly disease
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Key Highlights
- WHO`s new report says about 8.2 million people were newly diagnosed with tuberculosis
- The global burden of TB cases lies primarily in 30 countries, with India leading at 26 pct
- Common symptoms of TB are persistent cough for more than 3 months, unexplained weight loss
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