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   What are the early symptoms of tuberculosis?

   • A person will feel sick and can spread the disease to others. The bacteria that cause TB multiply very slowly, so the symptoms of the disease also develop slowly, usually over months to years. And because many of the symptoms are vague and can have other causes, they are often not recognized as early symptoms of tuberculosis.

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   How do you know if you have TB?

   • They may include: Cough. Coughing up blood or mucus. Chest pain. Pain with breathing or coughing. Fever. Chills. Night sweats. Weight loss. Not wanting to eat. Tiredness. Not feeling well in general. Active TB disease outside the lungs. TB infection can spread from the lungs to other parts of the body. This is called extrapulmonary tuberculosis.

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   What if I don't have symptoms of tuberculosis?

   • If you’re infected with the bacterium, but don’t have symptoms, you have inactive tuberculosis or latent tuberculosis infection (also called latent TB). It may seem like TB has gone away, but it’s dormant (sleeping) inside your body.

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditionsTuberculosis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Mar 22, 2023 · Symptoms. When to see a doctor. Causes. Risk factors. Prevention. Overview. Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious illness that mainly affects the lungs. The germs that cause tuberculosis are a type of bacteria. Tuberculosis can spread when a person with the illness coughs, sneezes or sings. This can put tiny droplets with the germs into the air.

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   Feb 14, 2023 · Updated February 14, 2023. Symptoms of TB disease depend on where in the body the TB bacteria are growing. TB bacteria usually grow in the lungs (pulmonary TB). TB disease in the lungs may cause symptoms such as. a bad cough that lasts 3 weeks or longer.

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   What are the signs and symptoms of tuberculosis? People with inactive TB do not exhibit symptoms. However, they may have a positive skin reaction test or blood test.

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   Nov 17, 2022 · Symptoms of active TB include: A cough that lasts more than three weeks. Loss of appetite and unintentional weight loss. Fever. Chills. Night sweats. You may experience other symptoms related to the function of a specific organ or system that is affected. Coughing up blood or mucus (sputum) is a sign of in TB of the lungs.

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   The general symptoms of active tuberculosis include these signs: (2,3,4) A general sense of being unwell; Coughing; Coughing up blood or phlegm; Chest pain; Trouble...

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   Jul 27, 2023 · Tuberculosis is a serious infectious disease that affects the lungs. Learn about its causes, symptoms, and treatment options in this comprehensive guide.

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   Jan 19, 2024 · General TB symptoms include: unexplained fatigue. weakness. fever. chills. night sweats. appetite loss. weight loss. Along with general symptoms, TB that spreads to other organs can also cause:...