By — Talea Miller Talea Miller Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/slideshow-tuberculosis-a-silent-killer Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Slide Show: Tuberculosis a Silent Killer Health Mar 24, 2011 11:26 AM EDT Health officials are drawing attention to the 22 countries that contribute 80 percent of the global burden of tuberculosis on March 24, designated World TB Day. Tuberculosis is a deadly infectious disease that can be transmitted through the air, making it particularly contagious in crowded cities and between family members. Read a post from Ray Suarez on the TB epidemic in South Africa and learn more about the experience of TB patients in India, Afghanistan and Brazil in the slide show below. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Talea Miller Talea Miller
Health officials are drawing attention to the 22 countries that contribute 80 percent of the global burden of tuberculosis on March 24, designated World TB Day. Tuberculosis is a deadly infectious disease that can be transmitted through the air, making it particularly contagious in crowded cities and between family members. Read a post from Ray Suarez on the TB epidemic in South Africa and learn more about the experience of TB patients in India, Afghanistan and Brazil in the slide show below. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now