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'The biggest monster' is spreading. And it's not the coronavirus

By Apoorva Mandavilli
New York Times·
15 mins to read
'The biggest monster' is spreading. And it's not the coronavirus
A doctor examines the x-rays of a tuberculosis patient. Photo / Getty Images

Tuberculosis kills 1.5 million people each year. Lockdowns and supply-chain disruptions threaten progress against the disease as well as HIV and malaria.

It begins with a mild fever and malaise, followed by a painful cough and shortness of breath. The infection prospers in crowds, spreading to people in close reach.

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