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Bookmark or Share- Tuberculosis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment - Cleveland ClinicWhat is tuberculosis? Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that can cause infection in your lungs or other tissues. It commonly affects your lungs, but it can also affect other organs like your spine, brain or kidneys. The word “tuberculosis” comes from a Latin word for "nodule" or something that sticks out. Tuberculosis is also known as TB.
- Questions and Answers About Tuberculosis | TB | CDCTuberculosis (TB) is caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis). The bacteria, or germ, usually attack the lungs. TB germs can attack any part of the body, such as the kidney, spine, or brain. There is good news. People with TB can be treated if they seek medical help.
- Tuberculosis (TB): Causes, Symptoms, Treatment - WebMDWhat Is Tuberculosis? Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious infection that usually attacks your lungs. It can also spread to other parts of your body, like your brain and spine. A type of...
- Tuberculosis - World Health Organization (WHO)Tuberculosis (TB) is the world’s top infectious killer. Nearly 4500 people lose their lives and 30 000 people fall ill with TB each day. TB is contagious and airborne. It is caused by bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) that most often affect the lungs.
- Tuberculosis - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo ClinicTo diagnosis a tuberculosis (TB) infection, your health care provider will do an exam that includes: Listening to you breathe with a stethoscope. Checking for swollen lymph nodes. Asking you questions about your symptoms.
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