What are the Signs and Symptoms of TB?


Inactive TB (TB Infection):

If you have been diagnosed with inactive TB, it means you:
  • Have live TB bacteria in your lungs, but the germs have been sealed off, much like a scab covers a wound. As a result, you don't have symptoms or feel sick. The only way to know you have inactive TB is with a TB test.
  • Can't spread infection to others.
  • May need medication to keep the infection from becoming active.
Active TB (TB Disease):

If you have been diagnosed with active TB, it means you:
  • Have symptoms of TB such as a  lasting cough, fatigue, fever, night sweats, and weight loss. You likely feel very sick.
  • Can spread the infection to others.
  • Must take medication to help cure the disease. Treatment often takes months. TB is hard to cure
Check the links below for signs and symptoms of TB

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