Tuberculosis (TB)
TB is a disease causedby a bacterium called
Mycobacteriumtuberculosis.
The bacteria usuallyattack the lungs,but TB bacteria can
attack any part of the body such as the kidney,spine,and
brain. If not treated properly,TB disease can be fatal.
Symptoms of TB:
Typical symptoms of TB include:
A Persistent cough that lasts more than three weeks
and usually brings up phlegm, which may be bloody
1) Weight loss
2) Night sweats
3) High temperature (fever)
4) Tiredness and fatigue
5) Loss of appetite
6) New swellings that haven't gone away after a
few weeks.
SIGNS of TB:
Life style modification:

Tuberculosis leaflet by sudeep.(Pharm.D.)

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    Tuberculosis (TB) TB isa disease causedby a bacterium called Mycobacteriumtuberculosis. The bacteria usuallyattack the lungs,but TB bacteria can attack any part of the body such as the kidney,spine,and brain. If not treated properly,TB disease can be fatal. Symptoms of TB: Typical symptoms of TB include: A Persistent cough that lasts more than three weeks and usually brings up phlegm, which may be bloody 1) Weight loss 2) Night sweats 3) High temperature (fever) 4) Tiredness and fatigue 5) Loss of appetite 6) New swellings that haven't gone away after a few weeks. SIGNS of TB: Life style modification: