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Pott's disease is caused by a bacterium called ''[[Mycobacterium tuberculosis]]''. The [[bacteria]] usually attack the [[lung]]s, but [[TB]] bacteria can attack any part of the body such as the [[spine]], [[kidney]], and [[brain]]. Pott's disease is a presentation of extrapulmonary [[tuberculosis]] that affects the [[Vertebral column|spine]]. | |||
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Overview
Pott's disease is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but TB bacteria can attack any part of the body such as the spine, kidney, and brain. Pott's disease is a presentation of extrapulmonary tuberculosis that affects the spine.