Tuberculosis (TB) is a major infectious disease caused by various strains of mycobacteria, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), and pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) is the most common form of this disease, mainly affecting lung tissue. 1 Currently, PTB poses a massive health challenge owing to its high prevalence and mortality rates, and remains a major public health concern worldwide, especially in
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