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    Tuberculosis infects 10 million people per year and is caused by the microbacterium known as Koch's bacillus. It is transmitted through the air when infected people cough, talk, sneeze or sing. Those most at risk of becoming infected include healthcare workers who have contact with infected individuals, as well as people living in crowded conditions with poor ventilation.

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    Tuberculosis infects 10 million people per year and is caused by the microbacterium known as Koch's bacillus. It is transmitted through the air when infected people cough, talk, sneeze or sing. Those most at risk of becoming infected include healthcare workers who have contact with infected individuals, as well as people living in crowded conditions with poor ventilation.

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    Tuberculosis infects 10 million people per year and is caused by the microbacterium known as Koch's bacillus. It is transmitted through the air when infected people cough, talk, sneeze or sing. Those most at risk of becoming infected include healthcare workers who have contact with infected individuals, as well as people living in crowded conditions with poor ventilation.

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    The tuberculosis

    INTEGRANTES
    Cauchos Mora Mateo
    Choque Sánchez Saul
    Melgar Carlos Fernanda SofIA
    Misaray Cabrera Jhonatan Jesus
    Ore Curi Carmen Jennifer
    Paredes Gonzales Daniela Alejandra
    Salas Arcos Italo
    Did you know??

    10 million cases per year Caused by the There are 2 types:


    with infected people microbacterium also called 1. Latent infection
    Koch's bacillus
    2. Active infection
    How is tuberculosis spread?

    This infection is transmitted or


    spread through the air.

    The person transmits the


    bacteria through coughing,
    talking, sneezing and even
    singing.
    Who is most at risk of becoming infected?

    health workers
    They are the people who
    have the most contact with They must guarantee adequate
    the person infected with cleaning, sterilization or
    tuberculosis disinfection of equipment that
    may be contaminated.

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