Tuberculosis (TB)
TB is a serious infection that affects the lungs and sometimes other parts of the body, such as the brain, bones, joints and kidneys.
In young people and adults it usually affects the lungs, but can also affect the lymph glands, brain, joints, kidneys and bones.
Most people in the UK recover fully after treatment, but this usually takes several months.
Symptoms of tuberculosis
The symptoms of TB are varied and depend on the site of infection. General symptoms may include:
- fever
- loss of appetite
- weight loss
- night sweats and
- fatigue
Untreated, TB in most otherwise healthy adults is a slowly progressive disease that may eventually be fatal.
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