Tuberculosis of lung

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Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but they can also damage other parts of the body. TB spreads through the air when a person with TB of the lungs or throat coughs, sneezes, or talks. If you have been exposed, you should go to your doctor for tests. You are more likely to get TB if you have a weak immune system. Symptoms of TB in the lungs may include A bad cough that lasts 3 weeks or longer Weight loss Loss of appetite Coughing up blood or mucus Weakness or fatigue Fever Night sweats Skin tests, blood tests, x-rays, and other tests can tell if you have TB. If not treated properly, TB can be deadly. You can usually cure active TB by taking several medicines for a long period of time.

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DrOwl

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Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but they can also damage other parts of the body. TB spreads through the air when a person with TB of the lungs or throat coughs, sneezes, or talks. If you have been exposed, you should go to your doctor for tests. You are more likely to get TB if you have a weak immune system. Symptoms of TB in the lungs may include A bad cough that lasts 3 weeks or longer Weight loss Loss of appetite Coughing up blood or mucus Weakness or fatigue Fever Night sweats Skin tests, blood tests, x-rays, and other tests can tell if you have TB. If not treated properly, TB can be deadly. You can usually cure active TB by taking several medicines for a long period of time.

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American Lung Association: Diagnosing and Treating Tuberculosis
If it is not treated, active TB can be fatal. But TB can almost always be treated and cured if you take medicine as directed by your healthcare provider. Once yo
https://www.lung.org/lung-health-and-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/tuberculosis/diagnosing-and-treating-tuberculosis.html
WebMD: Test for Tuberculosis
If your doctor thinks you have tuberculosis, they'll listen to your lungs while you breathe. They'll also check your lymph nodes for swelling. Then they'll do a skin or blood test.
https://www.webmd.com/lung/tests-tuberculosis
Fact Sheets | Testing and Diagnosis | Fact Sheets - Diagnosis of Tuberculosis Disease | TB | CDC
A fact sheet on diagnosing TB disease, including steps on evaluating persons suspected of having TB disease. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
https://www.cdc.gov/tb/publications/factsheets/testing/diagnosis.htm
WebMD: Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis -- or TB, as it’s commonly called -- is a contagious infection that usually attacks your lungs. It can spread to other parts of your body, like your brain and spine. A type of bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis causes it.
https://www.webmd.com/lung/understanding-tuberculosis-basics
American Lung Association - Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that usually infects the lungs, but can attack almost any part of the body. Tuberculosis is spread from person to person through the air. It is not easy to become infected with tuberculosis.
https://www.lung.org/lung-health-and-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/tuberculosis/
Tuberculosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Learn about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of this common infectious disease.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tuberculosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351250?page=0
Tuberculosis (TB) Disease: Symptoms and Risk Factors | Features | CDC
Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria that are spread through the air from person to person. If not treated properly, TB disease can be fatal. People infected with TB bacteria who are not sick may still need treatment to prevent TB disease from developing in the future. Learn to recognize the symptoms of TB disease and find out if you are at risk.
https://www.cdc.gov/features/tbsymptoms/index.html
Basic TB Facts | TB | CDC
Links to information on several TB facts, such as how TB spreads, risk terms, signs and symptoms, and more. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
https://www.cdc.gov/tb/topic/basics/default.htm
NCBI: Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis remains a worldwide problem despite well documented, well publicised methods of prevention and cure. Poverty and HIV infection are major reasons for its persistence.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1463969/
Pulmonary Tuberculosis: Types, Symptoms, and Treatments
Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious, infectious disease that attacks your lungs. People with the germ have a 10 percent lifetime risk of getting sick with TB. When you start showing symptoms, you may become contagious and have pulmonary TB. Learn what causes this potentially deadly disease and how to avoid it.
https://www.healthline.com/health/pulmonary-tuberculosis

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American Lung Association: Diagnosing and Treating Tuberculosis
If it is not treated, active TB can be fatal. But TB can almost always be treated and cured if you take medicine as directed by your healthcare provider. Once yo
https://www.lung.org/lung-health-and-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/tuberculosis/diagnosing-and-treating-tuberculosis.html
WebMD: Test for Tuberculosis
If your doctor thinks you have tuberculosis, they'll listen to your lungs while you breathe. They'll also check your lymph nodes for swelling. Then they'll do a skin or blood test.
https://www.webmd.com/lung/tests-tuberculosis
Fact Sheets | Testing and Diagnosis | Fact Sheets - Diagnosis of Tuberculosis Disease | TB | CDC
A fact sheet on diagnosing TB disease, including steps on evaluating persons suspected of having TB disease. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
https://www.cdc.gov/tb/publications/factsheets/testing/diagnosis.htm
WebMD: Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis -- or TB, as it’s commonly called -- is a contagious infection that usually attacks your lungs. It can spread to other parts of your body, like your brain and spine. A type of bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis causes it.
https://www.webmd.com/lung/understanding-tuberculosis-basics
American Lung Association - Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that usually infects the lungs, but can attack almost any part of the body. Tuberculosis is spread from person to person through the air. It is not easy to become infected with tuberculosis.
https://www.lung.org/lung-health-and-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/tuberculosis/
Tuberculosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Learn about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of this common infectious disease.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tuberculosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351250?page=0
Tuberculosis (TB) Disease: Symptoms and Risk Factors | Features | CDC
Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria that are spread through the air from person to person. If not treated properly, TB disease can be fatal. People infected with TB bacteria who are not sick may still need treatment to prevent TB disease from developing in the future. Learn to recognize the symptoms of TB disease and find out if you are at risk.
https://www.cdc.gov/features/tbsymptoms/index.html
Basic TB Facts | TB | CDC
Links to information on several TB facts, such as how TB spreads, risk terms, signs and symptoms, and more. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
https://www.cdc.gov/tb/topic/basics/default.htm
NCBI: Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis remains a worldwide problem despite well documented, well publicised methods of prevention and cure. Poverty and HIV infection are major reasons for its persistence.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1463969/
Pulmonary Tuberculosis: Types, Symptoms, and Treatments
Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious, infectious disease that attacks your lungs. People with the germ have a 10 percent lifetime risk of getting sick with TB. When you start showing symptoms, you may become contagious and have pulmonary TB. Learn what causes this potentially deadly disease and how to avoid it.
https://www.healthline.com/health/pulmonary-tuberculosis

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