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What is tuberculosis?
MedicineBacterial disease
Quick Answer
Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that most often attacks the lungs but can affect many other organs. It spreads through the air when a person with active TB coughs or sneezes.
The Full Story
Tuberculosis, or TB, is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Not everyone infected becomes ill right away; many people develop latent TB infection, meaning the bacteria are present but inactive. Active TB can cause cough, fever, weight loss, and night sweats, and drug-resistant strains make treatment more complex. The BCG vaccine offers some protection against severe forms in children, while antibiotic treatment usually requires multiple drugs for months.
Key Facts
1.TB spreads through airborne droplets
2.Latent TB infection can remain inactive for years
3.Treatment often uses multiple antibiotics over many months
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