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What are the classic symptoms of active TB infection?
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?
Where does pulmonary tuberculosis most commonly occur?
In the lungs.
What are some notable extrapulmonary infection sites in TB?
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?
What are the risk factors associated with the development of extrapulmonary TB?
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What are some examples of extrapulmonary TB infection sites?
What are some examples of extrapulmonary TB infection sites?
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How can tuberculosis manifest as a chronic illness in the lungs?
How can tuberculosis manifest as a chronic illness in the lungs?
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