: The bacteria remain "dormant" in the body. The person has no symptoms and cannot spread the disease to others.
: About one-quarter of the global population is estimated to be infected with TB bacteria. However, only 5–10% of those infected will develop active symptoms in their lifetime. Diagnosis and Prevention TB-(10190934-Public).7z
: TB is airborne . It spreads when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks, releasing tiny droplets that others breathe in. It is not spread by shaking hands or sharing food. : The bacteria remain "dormant" in the body