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In a low-income urban area, a large family of eight lives in a single room with poor ventilation. Several family members have been diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The local clinic has limited resources and many residents cannot afford to miss work for medical appointments.
Explain the biological, social and economic factors that contribute to the high transmission rate of tuberculosis in this community and that should be considered in its prevention and control.