Unit 2: History of TB

In this lesson you will learn more about:

 

• What is a communicable disease
• The status of TB in the world
• The history of TB
• How TB was brought to South Africa

 



True-False Question
Select if the following statements are true or false.


TB is caused by evil spirits

True False


TB is caused by germs

True False


TB is caused by bacteria and HIV is caused by a virus

True False


TB is found only in poor underdeveloped countries

True False


Anyone can become infected with TB

True False


In South Africa most HIV/AIDS related deaths are TB related

True False


TB can be cured

True False