The document discusses the role of the immune system in the epidemiology and control of tuberculosis. It provides background on tuberculosis, including that it mainly affects the lungs. It then covers the epidemiology of tuberculosis, including exposure risks such as living with an active case or immigration from endemic areas, and susceptibility risks such as being HIV positive or a drug user. It also discusses the pathogenesis of tuberculosis infection and describes the clinical manifestations of active tuberculosis disease. Finally, it outlines recommendations for tuberculosis control, including proper ventilation, covering coughs and sneezes, taking prescribed medicines, and reporting side effects.