Tuberculosis
Overview
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs. The bacteria that cause TB are spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
Symptoms
TB is characterized by a cough, weight loss, fatigue, and fever.
Treatments
The disease is hard to treat. Several types of medications taken for many months are necessary to cure the infection.
Last Updated Jun 13, 2017
© 2024 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use