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Question

Mycobacterium tuberculosis primarily infects which organ system?

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1. **Pathogen**: Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by the bacterium *Mycobacterium tuberculosis*.
2. **Transmission**: It is primarily spread through the air via droplets released when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
3. **Target**: Consequently, the **respiratory system (specifically the lungs)** is the primary and most common site of infection (Pulmonary TB).
4. **Systemic Scope**: While TB can spread to other organs ($e.g.,$ bones, brain, kidneys), classical and transmission-relevant TB is respiratory.

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