Tuberculosis Transmission (Cont.)

Tuberculosis Disease

Transmission of Other Tuberculosis Infections

When a person has tuberculosis in the lungs or throat, tuberculosis transmission can occur to other people. People with tuberculosis in other parts of the body, such as the kidneys or spine, usually cannot spread the bacteria to others.

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