Tag #healthylungs

Tuberculosis (TB)

Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It most commonly affects the lungs but can also involve other parts of the body, such as the lymph nodes, bones, kidneys, and brain. TB is a significant…

Mycoplasma Infection

Introduction Mycoplasma infection is a respiratory illness most commonly caused by the bacterium Mycoplasma pneumoniae. This infection is often referred to as “walking pneumonia” because symptoms are usually milder than those of typical pneumonia, and many people are able to…