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What is tuberculosis (TB)?
What is tuberculosis (TB)?
- A disease caused by contaminated food
- A disease that affects the lungs only
- A disease caused by germs that are spread from person to person through the air (correct)
- A disease that affects the brain and kidneys
What are the general symptoms of TB disease?
What are the general symptoms of TB disease?
- Nausea and vomiting
- Rash and itching
- Weight loss, fever, and night sweats (correct)
- Pain in the joints
How is TB spread?
How is TB spread?
- By sharing utensils with an infected person
- Through contaminated food
- When a person with TB disease of the lungs or throat coughs, sneezes, speaks, or sings (correct)
- By touching an infected person
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What is Tuberculosis (TB)?
- Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
- It primarily affects the lungs, but can also affect other parts of the body, such as the brain, kidneys, or spine.
General Symptoms of TB Disease
- Symptoms of TB disease include a cough lasting three or more weeks, coughing up blood or phlegm, chest pain, or discomfort.
- Fatigue, weight loss, loss of appetite, chills, fever, or night sweats may also occur.
- Symptoms can vary depending on the location and severity of the infection.
How is TB Spread?
- TB is spread from person to person through the air when an infected person talks, coughs, or sneezes.
- People nearby can breathe in the bacteria and become infected.
- TB is not spread by touching, sharing food or drink, or kissing.
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