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Tuberculosis or TB
What Is Tuberculosis or TB
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Tuberculosis or TB is caused by a type of

bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis .
It is a contagious infection that usually
affects the lungs and can gradually spread to
the brain and spine.
TB is spread via air through the germs released
while coughing and sneezing.
 Types of Tuberculosis or TB
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Two types of sleep disorders are:

1. Latent TB : In this type your not
contagious or do not experience any
symptoms as your immune systems do
not let the germs to spread in your body.
2. Active TB : Active TB is developed when
the germs are spread throughout the
body and you fall sick.
Symptoms of Tuberculosis or TB
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There symptoms for Active TB that include:

 Cough lasting up to 3 weeks.

 Chest pain or pain while breathing
 Fever
 Blood in cough
 Weight loss
 Night sweats
 Loss of appetite
 Fatigue
 Feeling tired
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Tuberculosis is caused by the germs spread

in the air by coughing and sneezing without
covering.
These germs enter the body when inhaled
and cause tuberculosis. HIV is a major
reason for spreading of TB.
HIV makes the immune system weak and
hence makes it difficult to control the TB
bacteria which results in the infection.
People who have HIV have high risk of
developing tuberculosis.
Risk Factors of Tuberculosis
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Weakened immunity system.

Traveling in areas having high risks
of tuberculosis
Lack of medical care
Tobacco use
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Your doctor may prescribe you to take

certain medications to reduce the
chances of developing active
tuberculosis. This type is contagious and
affects the lungs.
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