Tuberculosis (TB)

Tuberculosis (TB) is a respiratory disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB can be spread through the air when a person with active disease in their lungs or airways coughs, sneezes or talks. Exposure to TB can also result in latent TB infection (LTBI) – those with LTBI do not have symptoms and cannot spread TB to others. TB is preventable, treatable and curable with antibiotics.

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PHO Microbiology Rounds: Overview of Nipah Strategy at the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI)

This PHO Microbiology Rounds will present NiV research conducted by the Laboratory Research and Innovation department at the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI).

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Communicable Disease Control

Communicable.DiseaseControl@oahpp.ca

Updated 20 Oct 2025