Mycobacterium Tuberculosis in Warm Climates

Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB), a serious infectious disease primarily affecting the lungs. In warm climates, the bacteria thrive due to favorable conditions such as increased humidity and densely populated areas, where people are in close contact. TB spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. In these regions, factors like poverty, limited healthcare access, and overcrowding can increase the risk of transmission and difficulties in treatment. Awareness and public health measures are crucial to controlling TB in warm climates.