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World TB Day is a time to reflect on the progress that has been made toward TB elimination, as well as the challenges that lie ahead.

Drew L. Posey, MD1, Mary P. Naughton, MD1, Erika A.

Each year, World TB Day is observed on March 24. This annual event commemorates the date in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced his discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacillus that causes tuberculosis (TB).

She's your friend, sister, wife, mother, daughter, neighbor, or co-worker, and she has a story to tell. March is National Women's History Month and the 2015 theme is Weaving the Stories of Women's Lives. Women share their personal health journeys, challenges, and triumphs to help you better understand what you can do to improve your health.

Tuberculosis (TB): Diagnosing and Treating TB in Correctional Facilities is a Key Component to TB Elimination in the United States.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Tuberculosis Elimination