As many as 2 billion people – almost a third of the world population -- are estimated to be infected with the tuberculosis bacterium and are at risk of developing the disease. One in every 10 to 20 of those people can be expected to become sick with active TB in his or her lifetime. If not treated, each of these persons with active TB can infect 10 to 15 people in their lifetimes.
TB Vaccines Closer to Reality
TB Vaccines Closer to Reality
TB Vaccines Closer to Reality
As many as 2 billion people – almost a third of the world population -- are estimated to be infected with the tuberculosis bacterium and are at risk of developing the disease. One in every 10 to 20 of those people can be expected to become sick with active TB in his or her lifetime. If not treated, each of these persons with active TB can infect 10 to 15 people in their lifetimes.