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what is tuberculosis

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Answered by Hasty
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Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB).Tuberculosis generally affects the lungs, but can also affect other parts of the body. Most infections do not have symptoms, in which case it is known as latent tuberculosis. About 10% of latent infections progress to active disease which, if left untreated, kills about half of those infected. The classic symptoms of active TB are a chronic cough with blood-containing sputum, fever, night sweats, and weight loss.The historical term "consumption" came about due to the weight loss.Infection of other organs can cause a wide range of symptoms.

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Answered by enormous010
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Hi friend,

Tuberculosis is a potentially serious infection bacterial disease that mainly effect the lung
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