Tuberculosis is still spreading — and it’s closer than we think. Tuberculosis (TB) is a lung infection caused by bacteria that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Another key aspect of TB testing in Malaysia is early and accurate detection: -GeneXpert TB (MTB/RIF): A rapid, automated molecular test that detects Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) and resistance to Rifampicin (RIF) within 2 hours, offering high sensitivity and specificity. -AFB (Acid-Fast Bacilli) smea