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What is tuberculosis (TB)?
A disease caused by germs that are spread from person to person through the air
What are the general symptoms of TB disease?
Weight loss, fever, and night sweats
How is TB spread?
When a person with TB disease of the lungs or throat coughs, sneezes, speaks, or sings
Study Notes
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.
Test your knowledge about tuberculosis with this quiz! Learn more about the general information and symptoms of TB, as well as how it's spread, diagnosed, and treated. This quiz is perfect for anyone who wants to understand this disease better or for healthcare professionals who work with TB patients.
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