<s>[INST] Are certain groups of individuals at an increased risk of exposure to Mycobacterium tuberculosis? [/INST] Yes, certain groups are more likely to be exposed to Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which may lead to tuberculosis (TB) infection and/or disease. These include:

known close contacts of a person with infectious TB disease, primarily pulmonary TB
persons living in, immigrating from, or traveling to TB endemic regions of the world
persons who work or reside in facilities or settings with individuals who are at high risk for TB (e.g. hospitals, homeless shelters, correctional facilities, nursing homes, boarding schools, or residential facilities for persons living with HIV/AIDS) Source: T-SPOT ASIA. Link: https://tspot.asia/resources/frequently-asked-questions/. Field: Lung Disease. Disease: Tuberculosis </s>