Jan 17, 2025 · Symptoms of active tuberculosis (TB) disease depend on where the TB germs are growing in the body. Common symptoms of active TB disease include cough, pain in the chest, and …

Nov 13, 2025 · WHO fact sheet on tuberculosis (TB): includes key facts, definition, global impact, treatment, HIV and TB, multidrug-resistant TB and WHO response.

May 8, 2024 · Most individuals with tuberculosis (TB) disease have one or more symptoms. Symptoms of TB disease may vary depending on the part of the body affected.

Oct 30, 2024 · About Active Tuberculosis Disease Key points Active tuberculosis (TB) disease happens when the immune system cannot keep TB germs from multiplying and growing in the body. People …

Common symptoms of active tuberculosis disease include cough, chest pain, and coughing up blood.

Jan 17, 2025 · About Tuberculosis Key points Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Two TB-related conditions exist: inactive TB and active TB disease. …

Apr 17, 2025 · Clinical Overview of Tuberculosis Disease At a glance Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis). TB bacteria usually attack the lungs, …

Jan 17, 2025 · Tuberculosis: Causes and How It Spreads Key points Tuberculosis (TB) germs spread through the air from one person to another. TB germs can get into the air when someone with active …

Symptoms of TB disease include persistent cough, chest pain, fever, weight loss, and fatigue. Early detection and treatment are crucial to prevent complications.

Jan 17, 2025 · Tuberculosis (TB) germs can live in the body for years without making you sick. This is called inactive TB or latent TB infection. People with inactive TB do not feel sick, do not have …