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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.