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Tuberculosis - the facts
This fact sheet provides an overview of tuberculosis (TB), including how it spreads, common symptoms, TB testing and how to interpret test results, treatment options, and immunisation.
TB is caused by a bacterium (germ). While TB most often affects the lungs, it can also affect other parts of the body, such as the kidneys, bones and spine, and—less commonly—the brain.
- Organisation:
- Topic:
- Target audience:
- General, New arrivals
- Service area:
- VIC
- Published:
- August 2011
- Last reviewed:
- September 2026
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