Since tuberculosis often starts in the lungs where it can spread to other tissues including bone, which of the vertebrae are the most likely site of infection?

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Tuberculosis commonly affects the spine, which is known as Pott's disease. The thoracic vertebrae are the most commonly affected, followed by the lumbar and cervical vertebrae, respectively. Therefore, the best choice is B, the thoracic vertebrae.

Since Tuberculosis Often Starts in the Lungs Where It Can