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What are the classic symptoms of active TB infection?
Chronic cough with blood-tinged sputum, fever, chills, night sweats, and weight loss.
Where does pulmonary tuberculosis most commonly occur?
In the lungs.
What are some notable extrapulmonary infection sites in TB?
Pleura, central nervous system, lymphatic system, genitourinary system, bones, and joints.
What are the risk factors associated with the development of extrapulmonary TB?
Immunosuppression and young age
What are some examples of extrapulmonary TB infection sites?
Pleura, central nervous system, lymphatic system, genitourinary system, bones and joints
How can tuberculosis manifest as a chronic illness in the lungs?
By causing extensive scarring in the upper lobes of the lungs
Test your knowledge on the classic symptoms and types of tuberculosis infection. Learn about the common symptoms such as chronic cough, fever, night sweats, and weight loss, as well as the differences between pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis.
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