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Tuberculosis (TB) information sheet
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that usually affects the lungs. It is caused by bacteria. It can be serious, but it is treatable with antibiotics.
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This factsheet has been developed to provide easier-to-read plain language information for groups that face health inequalities, such as ethnic minority communities and the socially excluded.
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Published 12 December 2025