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TBT Newshour: October 30. Retired teacher's estate donates wheelchair van to Westgate. 2. Westfort bakery embracing the Halloween spirit. Homeless village draws mixed reaction at at-large town ...
Local News. Clocks turn back this weekend... And Thunder Bay has itself to blame. Fort William and Port Arthur were at the forefront of the movement that resulted in the time-change system ...
Mar 22, 2023 · Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious illness that mainly affects the lungs. The germs that cause tuberculosis are a type of bacteria. Tuberculosis can spread when a person with the illness coughs, sneezes or sings.
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Mar 6, 2024 · Causes. Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacterium (or germ) called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. When a person breathes in TB germs, the germs can settle in the lungs and begin to grow. From there, they can move through the blood to other parts of the body, such as the kidney, spine, and brain.
For most Canadians, the risk of developing tuberculosis is very low. However, there are about 1,600 new cases of tuberculosis reported in Canada every year, so it is important to know the symptoms and how to minimize your risk. Learn more about symptoms and who is at risk.
6 days ago · TB is curable and preventable. Multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) remains a public health crisis and a health security threat. Only about 2 in 5 people with drug resistant TB accessed treatment in 2023. Global efforts to combat TB have saved an estimated 79 million lives since the year 2000.