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Underlying Cause

Tuberculosis Underlying Cause

Tuberculosis is caused by types of Mycobacterium bacteria.

Types of Mycobacterium bacteria that cause tuberculosis include:

Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Mycobacterium bovis
Mycobacterium africanum

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Last Updated: Aug 21, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Tuberculosis References:

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