India, April 25 -- Tuberculosis (TB) is an airborne disease that has always been a significant public health concern in India. It is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which primarily affects the lungs. It spreads through the air when an infected person sneezes or coughs, causing symptoms such as prolonged fever, cough with excess mucus, loss of appetite, muscle wasting, weakened immunity, and fatigue.

"Tuberculosis is treated with specific antibiotic medications that are administered over a period of several months. Treatment requires strict, long-term medication that must be followed and finished as prescribed. These medications can cause severe metabolic stress, increasing energy requirements. During TB, infection in...