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Tuberculosis

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Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but they can also damage other parts of the body. TB spreads through the air when a person with TB of the lungs or throat coughs, sneezes, or talks. 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 Loss of appetite Coughing up blood or mucus Weakness or fatigue Fever Night sweats

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This video explains tuberculosis, a disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It covers how TB usually attacks the lungs but can damage other parts of the body, how it spreads through the air, who is more likely to get it, and the symptoms of TB in the lungs.

Key points

  • Explains TB is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and usually attacks the lungs
  • Describes spread through the air when a person with TB of the lungs or throat coughs, sneezes or talks
  • Notes people with a weak immune system are more likely to get TB
  • Lists lung symptoms including a bad cough lasting 3 weeks or longer, weight loss, loss of appetite and coughing up blood or mucus
  • Lists weakness or fatigue, fever and night sweats among the symptoms

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This video presents “Tuberculosis” — Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but they can also damage other parts of the body. TB spreads through the air when a person with TB of the lungs. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.

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