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Tuberculosis one of top global challenges

Tuberculosis is one of the top causes of death, and a leading cause from a single infectious agent (above HIV and AIDS). Millions of people die to it every year. India shoulders more than 20% of the global TB burden, losing around four lakh lives a year.

Updated on: Oct 18, 2019, 16:50:03 IST
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Tuberculosis is one of the top causes of death, and a leading cause from a single infectious agent (above HIV and AIDS). Millions of people die to it every year. India shoulders more than 20% of the global TB burden, losing around four lakh lives a year.

TB patient (AP)
TB patient (AP)
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