This document summarizes information about tuberculosis (TB), including: - TB is caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacterium and spreads through airborne droplets. It primarily affects the lungs. - Dr. Robert Koch discovered the TB bacillus. Special staining techniques are required because of its waxy cell wall. - Risk factors include HIV/AIDS, malnutrition, crowded living conditions, and certain immune-suppressing diseases or conditions. - Screening includes the Mantoux test and more advanced tests like interferon-γ release assays and chest x-rays. - Treatment involves a combination of antibiotics like isoniazid and rifampin over several months. A balanced, nutritious diet