Respiratory
Tuberculosis
Bacterial infection that mainly affects the lungs — chronic cough, weight loss.
Overview
Bacterial infection that mainly affects the lungs — chronic cough, weight loss.
Also known as: tb, consumption, mtb
In-depth guidance
A structured clinical overview of Tuberculosis — symptoms, red flags, causes, and care pathways — is being prepared by our clinical reviewers. In the meantime:
⚠ When to seek urgent care
Sudden severe symptoms, breathing difficulty, chest pain, confusion, fainting, severe bleeding, or any rapidly worsening illness need urgent assessment. Call your local emergency number.