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 …

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 …

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.

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.

Apr 17, 2025 · Tuberculosis in Children Key points There are special considerations for testing and treating inactive TB (also known as latent TB infection) and active TB disease in children. Once …