Tuberculosis Basics
A LUNG INFECTION
Tuberculosis is a lung infection that is spread from person to person by airborne bacteria - when a person who is infected with Tuberculosis coughs, sneezes, speaks or sings, others can breathe in the particles and become infected. It affects about 10 million people every year.
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IT BEGINS WITH A COUGH
The first manifestation of Tuberculosis is a cough. Many people ignore their cough, and delay treatment. Don’t ignore a cough - especially if you’ve had it for more than 2 weeks! Other signs and symptoms include fatigue, coughing up blood, and slight fevers or night sweats, weight loss, loss of appetite, and chest pain.
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THERE ARE EFFECTIVE TREATMENTS
Today there are effective treatments available to cure Tuberculosis and allow patients to continue living their lives. However, if untreated Tuberculosis can lead to death - so it is important to seek medical help if you think you might have it.
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