Tuberculosis (TB) Definision and Treatment

Tuberculosis, commonly known as TB, is an regularly severe and infectious airborne disease caused by a bacterial infection. TB usually affects the lungs but it also may affect any other organ of the body. It is typically treated with a regimen of drugs taken for six months to two years depending on the type of infection.If you have been exposed, you should go to your doctor for tests. You are more likely to get TB if you have a weak immune system.

Symptoms of TB in the lungs may include
• A bad cough that lasts 3 weeks or longer
• Weight loss
• Coughing up blood or mucus
• Weakness or fatigue
• Fever and chills

Night sweats If not treated properly, TB can be deadly. You can usually cure active TB by taking several medicines for a long period of time. People with latent TB can take medicine so that they do not develop active TB.

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