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

Approximately 1.23 to 1.5 million people die from TB annually. tb.mp4

TB is the leading cause of death for people with HIV. Since 1882, TB has killed over 1 billion

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. most have "latent" TB

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 estimated to be infected with TB bacteria.

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