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Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial disease that usually attacks the lungs. But it can also attack other parts of the body, including the kidneys, spine, and brain. Not everyone infected with TB bacteria (germs) becomes sick. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional
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Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial disease that usually attacks the lungs. But it can also attack other parts of the body, including the kidneys, spine, and brain. Not everyone infected with TB bacteria (germs) becomes sick.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
Findings that point to it: cough for 2 weeks or more, weight loss, night sweats.
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See a qualified clinician to confirm or rule this out, sooner if symptoms worsen.
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Tests used to confirm: drug-susceptibility result, HIV test, start treatment per NTP.
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Treatment is decided by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis. No dosing information is given here.
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WHO consolidated TB guidelines 2024 (bacteriological confirmation)
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