Understanding Bone Tuberculosis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What Is Skeletal or Bone Tuberculosis? Tuberculosis, a severe infectious disease typically affecting the lungs, can also spread to the bones, leading to skeletal tuberculosis. This form of tuberculosis, caused by the highly infectious bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, can travel through the bloodstream, affecting various parts of the body, including the bones, spine, and joints. Causes…