A recent tuberculosis outbreak linked to contaminated bone graft material, in which one person has died and at least four others have been infected, underscores the inadequacy of current tuberculosis testing for tissue donations — and the urgent need for stronger regulation. Tuberculosis is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually infect the lungs, but can attack any body part, such as the kidney, spine or brain. If left untreated, it can become fatal. The contaminated product, ViBone Moldable, was used in at least 36 patients who underwent surgical or dental procedures earlier this year. The CDC says the contaminated product was shipped to Calif
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