Defamation Law: The Basics. There is always a delicate balance between one person's right to freedom of speech and another's right to protect their good name. It is often difficult to know which personal remarks are proper and which run afoul of defamation law.
What Causes TB. Tuberculosis is an infection caused by bacteria. It's spread through the airâwhen an infected person coughs, sneezes, laughs, etc. However, it is not easy to become infected with tuberculosis. Usually a person has to be close to someone with TB disease for a long period of time.
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by bacteria. TB most commonly affects the lungs but also can involve almost any organ of the body. Many years ago, this disease was referred to as consumption because without effective treatment, these patients often would waste away. Today, tuberculosis usually can be treated successfully with a medication regimen.