News24 | Casual encounter: New research challenges thinking on the places where TB is transmitted

Conventional thinking suggested that TB transmission primarily occurred in enclosed spaces where people spent extended periods together. However, new data reveals that casual contact in social settings like shopping malls, restaurants, bars, and places of worship also plays a significant role in TB transmission. This challenges previous beliefs and highlights the importance of considering a broader range of environments in efforts to prevent the spread of tuberculosis.

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