Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial disease caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria generally attack the lungs, but they can also spoil other parts of the body. TB spreads via the air at what time a person with TB of the lungs or throat coughs, sneezes or speaks. If you have been uncovered, you must go to your doctor for check up. You are more possible to get TB if you have a weak resistant system.
Indication of TB in the lungs may consist of
* A bad cough that lasts 3 weeks or extended
* Weight loss
* Coughing up blood or mucus
* Weakness or fatigue
* Fever and chills
* Night sweats
If not take care of correctly, TB can be real deadly. You can generally cure active TB by taking a number of medicines for a lengthy period of time. People with hidden TB can take medicine in order that they do not increase active TB.
Friday, March 28, 2008
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