Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that most often affects the lungs. TB is caused by a type of bacteria. It spreads through the air when infected people cough, sneeze or spit.
Conditions that can increase someone’s risk of getting infected with TB include: diabetes (high blood sugar), weakened immune system (for example, HIV or AIDS), being malnourished and tobacco use.
Common Signs and symptoms include; prolonged cough (sometimes with blood), chest pain, weakness, fatigue, weight loss, fever, night sweats.
Its is is important to visits a doctor as soon as possible to ascertain these signs.
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