TB Day

Today is Tuberculosis Day. it's one of the lesser celebrated days. It's a disease that been around for as long as we have recorded history. According to the WHO

• Someone in the world is newly infected with TB bacilli every second.
• Overall, one-third of the world's population is currently infected with the TB bacillus.
• 5-10% of people who are infected with TB bacilli become sick or infectious at some time during their life.
  

It's one of the world's most infectious diseases and although there are vaccines and treatments, it is making a comeback due to compromised immune systems, especially in people living with HIV/AIDS.

Happy TB Awareness Day.