Which of the following organisms is carried by about one-third of the world's population in a dormant state?

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Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB), is estimated to be carried in a latent (dormant) state by about one-third of the world's population. This means that the bacteria are present in the body but are not currently causing disease and can potentially activate later in life, leading to active TB.

Which of the Following Organisms Is Carried by About One-Third