What is another word for tubercle bacillus?
Pronunciation: [tjˈuːbəkə͡l bˈasɪləs] (IPA) 
Tubercle bacillus, also known as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is a bacterium that causes tuberculosis. The bacterium is often referred to by its scientific name, but there are several synonyms that are commonly used. These synonyms include the TB bacterium, Koch's bacillus (named after the German bacteriologist Robert Koch who discovered it), and the acid-fast bacillus (referring to the bacterium's staining properties). Other terms used to describe the bacterium include TB germ, tubercle bacillus germ, and tuberculous bacteria. Regardless of the term used, it is important to remember that tuberculosis is a serious and highly infectious disease that can have potentially life-threatening consequences if left untreated.
