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What causes TB? TB is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis which usually spreads through the air from an infectious person to others.
Open windows beat germs Opening windows may offer a simple way to prevent the spread of tuberculosis and other airborne infections, suggests a new study.
Open windows prevent TB A study has shown that opening windows can be more effective than using mechanical ventilation at reducing the risk of transmission of airborne diseases such as tuberculosis.