Tuberculosis, MTB, or TB (short for tubercle bacillus), in the past also called phthisis, phthisis pulmonalis, or consumption, is a widespread, infectious disease caused by various strains of mycobacteria, usually Mycobacterium tuberculosis.he classic symptoms of active TB infection are a chronic cough with blood-tinged sputum, fever, night sweats, and weight loss (the last of these giving rise to the formerly common term for the disease, consumption).
A county island is an area of unincorporated land which is completely surrounded by a city or town. County islands are created when a city or town annexes land into their corporate boundaries but excludes certain areas. Those excluded areas that remain under county jurisdiction are referred to as county islands.People who live in county islands usually don't receive services from the city which surrounds them.n Maricopa County, where most of Greater Phoenix is located, there are people who might receive their mail at an address that says Scottsdale or Gilbert because those post offices service those areas, but they really don't live in those cities. They live in county islands.
Bimini Bahamas. Bimini is one of the smallest islands in The Bahamas. The Biminis are a tiny group of islands, consisting of North, South and East Bimini, and Cat Cay, that are rich with history and natural resources.Most of the islandsâ population, about 1,600 residents, live in Bailey Town in North Bimini, while the main tourist center is in Alice Town, also on North Bimini.ast Bimini is a narrow wedge on the eastern side of The Biminis. Here you would find secluded beaches, the famous Shark Mound, Bonefish Hole, Healing Hole and several bone-fishing flats, where local guides can help you find the best catches.